Abscond (Verb)
Meaning
Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The fugitive managed to abscond from the prison undetected, taking a fellow inmate with him.
- A dishonest employee absconded with the company funds during a financial crisis.
- When the thief saw the police approaching, he quickly absconded with the stolen merchandise.
- The dishonest accountant attempted to abscond with a large sum of money from his firm's account.
- After stealing a car, the suspect managed to abscond with his accomplices before the police arrived.