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to abscond
01
to secretly flee from a place, typically to avoid arrest or prosecution
Intransitive: to abscond | to abscond from a place
Examples
The prisoner managed to abscond from the maximum-security prison.
02
to secretly depart, typically with something, like money, that does not rightfully belong to one
Intransitive: to abscond with sth
Examples
The employee absconded with confidential company documents and disappeared without a trace.
03
to intentionally avoid returning to custody at the specified time, typically when one is on bail or facing arrest
Intransitive
Examples
He absconded from the authorities after being released on bail.
04
(of a colony of honeybees) to suddenly depart or desert one's hive or nest entirely
Intransitive
Examples
The beekeeper was shocked to find that the entire colony had absconded from their hive overnight.
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