1. to run away from danger or trouble; to escape quickly
2. to leave a place quickly in order to avoid something unpleasant

Examples

• The villagers had to flee when the volcano erupted.
• Many people fled the country during the war.
• The thief fled the scene before police arrived.
• Animals often flee from predators to survive.
• She decided to flee the boring meeting early.
• Refugees continue to flee the conflict zone.
• The deer fled into the forest when they heard footsteps.