Elude: meaning, definitions and examples

escape

To evade or escape from someone or something by being quick, skillful, or clever.

avoid, dodge, escape, evade

Examples of usage

• He managed to elude the police by hiding in the abandoned building.

• The criminal eluded capture for months before finally being apprehended.

• She tried to elude the paparazzi by sneaking out the back door.

• The elusive criminal continued to elude authorities despite their best efforts.

• The clever fox was able to elude the hunters and escape into the forest.