1. People who flee or escape, typically to avoid legal consequences, debt, or confrontation
The absconders were caught at the border trying to leave the country.
Os foragidos foram apanhados na fronteira tentando sair do país.
2. Those who abscond; people who disappear suddenly and secretly
Several absconders from the prison were recaptured within days.
Vários foragidos da prisão foram recapturados dentro de alguns dias.