/flee/ , v. , fled, fleeing .
v.i.
1. to run away, as from danger or pursuers; take flight.
2. to move swiftly; fly; speed.
v.t.
3. to run away from (a place, person, etc.).
[ bef. 900; ME fleen, OE fleon; c. OHG flichan (G fliehen ), Goth thliuhan; cf. OE fleogan to FLY 1 ]
Syn. 3. evade, escape, avoid, shun, elude.