Synonyms: head for the hills, hightail it, escape, fly the coop, lam, break away, bunk, run, run away, scarper, scat, take to the woods, turn tail
Definition: flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
Usage: If you see this man, run!; The burglars escaped before the police showed up
Similar words: leave, go away, go forth
Definition: go away from a place
Usage: At what time does your train leave?; She didn't leave until midnight; The ship leaves at midnight
Synonyms: run away
Definition: escape from the control of
Usage: Industry is running away with us all
Similar words: escape, break loose, get away
Definition: run away from confinement
Usage: The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison