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flight
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. flight
  2. 2. desertion
A noun meaning "flight" or "escape," particularly referring to fleeing from the authorities or from danger. It carries a stronger, more dramatic nuance than a casual escape and is often used in news reports about criminals or suspects running away. The related verb form is used to describe the act of fleeing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The security guard radioed in: "Suspect is fleeing the scene."

Sentence 2

"I can't take this anymore!" she shouted and bolted out of the classroom!

Sentence 3

The kid said "you're not catching me!" and ran off into the alley.

Sentence 4

Did that news report include the suspect's escape route?

Sentence 5

Security footage showed the suspect fleeing through the back exit.