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to elude
01
to cleverly avoid or escape from someone or something
Transitive: to elude an enemy or pursuer
Examples
The criminal skillfully eludes the police, disappearing into the crowded city.
02
to avoid obeying a law or escaping a penalty
Transitive: to elude a law or penalty
Examples
The company found ways to elude environmental regulations, despite the law.
03
to be unable to understand something, such as a piece of information, idea, fact, etc.
Transitive: to elude sb
Examples
The solution to the puzzle continued to elude him, no matter how hard he tried.
04
to remain unattainable or beyond reach
Transitive: to elude sb
Examples
The championship title eluded the team for years, despite their hard work.
