1. past tense and past participle of flee; ran away quickly from danger or trouble

Examples

• The villagers fled when they heard the approaching army.
• She fled the burning building as quickly as possible.
• The suspect had already fled by the time police arrived.
• Many families fled their homes during the hurricane.
• The deer fled into the forest when it saw the hunters.
• He fled the country to avoid prosecution.
• The protesters fled when tear gas was released.