Magpatakas (en. To escape)

/maɡpataˈkas/

Synonyms

to hide or escape from a situation

When he found out there was an exam, he quickly escaped to the bathroom.

Nang malaman niyang may eksamen, agad siyang nagpatakas sa banyo.

to avoid an obligation or responsibility

Mark didn't want to work on the project, so he just avoided it instead.

Ayaw ni Mark na magtrabaho sa proyekto, kaya't nagpatakas na lang siya.

to escape or evade from a situation

Did you see Ana? She escaped again when there was a presentation.

Kita mo ba si Ana? Nagpatakas na naman siya noong may presentation.