evade

language: pt

definitions

  1. verb
    to avoid or escape from something, especially by clever or dishonest means
    pt: evadir-se; esquivar
  2. verb
    to escape from pursuit or capture
    pt: fugir; evadir-se

examples

  1. He tried to evade the question.

    Ele tentou esquivar a pergunta.

  2. The thief managed to evade the police.

    O ladrão conseguiu fugir da polícia.