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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.
Efforts to capture the rare bird proved challenging as it consistently eluded ornithologists.
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.
He skillfully eluded the penalty by claiming a technicality in 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.
The details of her dream eluded her when she woke up.
04
to remain unattainable or beyond reach
Transitive: to elude sb
Examples
The championship title eluded the team for years, despite their hard work.
Financial stability had always eluded the small business owner.
