1. leaves hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘abscond’

Examples

• The suspect absconds from the courthouse during a recess.
• She absconds with the company funds before anyone notices.
• The prisoner absconds from the minimum-security facility.
• He absconds to another country to avoid prosecution.
• The debtor absconds, leaving creditors empty-handed.
• The employee absconds after stealing confidential documents.