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Definition flee in British English

flee verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/fliː/
1

to escape from a dangerous situation or place very quickly

Example

Earthquake victims have been forced to flee their homes.

Example

Police caught up with one of the gang, but the other three fled.

Example

Thousands of refugees had fled across the border to Albania.

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Definition flee in British English