# absconding

/æbˈskɑndɪŋ/ (US) · /ɐbskˈɒndɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/absconding
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

to run away from a place or a situation, often because you are in trouble or have done something illegal.

For teachers: to flee from a place or situation, typically to avoid capture, legal consequences, or responsibility.

## Examples

- The suspect was caught after absconding with the stolen goods.
- The bank manager was arrested for absconding with the company's funds and fleeing to another country.
- While the initial investigation focused on the theft, it soon became clear that the primary concern was the suspect's absconding with sensitive data before the security breach was discovered.

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