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Definition abscond in British English

abscond verb

[intransitive] verb
/əbˈskɒnd/
1

to escape from a place where you are being kept as a punishment

Example

He was put into jail but absconded within a few days.

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2

to suddenly leave a place and take something with you that does not belong to you

Example

One of the bank's employees had absconded with the cash.

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Definition abscond in British English