evade

language: de

definitions

  1. verb
    to avoid or escape from something, especially by clever or dishonest means
    de: entkommen; ausweichen
  2. verb
    to escape from pursuit or capture
    de: entkommen; entfliehen

examples

  1. He tried to evade the question.

    Er versuchte der Frage auszuweichen.

  2. The thief managed to evade the police.

    Der Dieb gelangte der Polizei zu entkommen.