Rechercher
to abscond
01
s'évader, fuir
to secretly flee from a place, typically to avoid arrest or prosecution
Intransitive: to abscond | to abscond from a place
Example
He absconded from the prison last night.
The prisoner managed to abscond from the maximum-security prison.
She feared the strict boarding school rules and decided to abscond.
02
s'enfuir, s'échapper, s'éclipser
to secretly depart, typically with something, like money, that does not rightfully belong to one
Intransitive: to abscond with sth
Example
With a swift movement, the pickpocket absconded with the tourist 's wallet, blending seamlessly into the crowded city streets.
The employee absconded with confidential company documents and disappeared without a trace.
The thief managed to abscond with the valuable painting before anyone noticed.
03
s'enfuir, se soustraire à la justice
to intentionally avoid returning to custody at the specified time, typically when one is on bail or facing arrest
Intransitive
Example
The suspect absconded while awaiting trial.
He absconded from the authorities after being released on bail.
He was supposed to appear in court today, but he chose to abscond instead.
04
s'évader, déserter
(of a colony of honeybees) to suddenly depart or desert one's hive or nest entirely
Intransitive
Example
The Africanized honeybees absconded from their nest, leaving behind only empty comb.
The beekeepers tried to prevent the colony from absconding by providing better hive conditions.
The beekeeper was shocked to find that the entire colony had absconded from their hive overnight.
Exemple
He absconded from the prison last night.
The prisoner managed to abscond from the maximum-security prison.
She feared the strict boarding school rules and decided to abscond.
Mots Proches
