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elude

[/ɪˈluːd/]
verb
eludir
1. to escape or avoid someone or something, especially by being clever or quick
The suspect managed to elude the police for several weeks.
O suspeito conseguiu eludir a polícia por várias semanas.
2. to escape the understanding or memory of someone
The name of that actor eludes me right now.
O nome daquele ator me escapa neste momento.
NYC Slang
duck (as in 'to duck someone')
Synonyms
escapeevadeavoiddodgeslip awayget away from
Antonyms
confrontfaceencountercatchcapture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eludir
standard usage
General Brazilian
escapar de
common alternative
Portugal
eludir
standard usage
Portugal
escapar-se
common alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

elude capture
elude detection
elude one's grasp
elude comprehension
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