Flee to Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɫi/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
FLEE-too, FLEE-tuh, FLEE-ti
flˈiː/ /tˈuː
flee-TOO
Definition
To escape quickly from danger or trouble and go to another place for safety.
Usage & Nuances
"Flee to" is usually more formal and dramatic than just "go" or "move". Commonly used in news or stories, often with destinations: "flee to another country", "flee to safety". Not used for everyday travel.
Spanish: huir aPortuguese (BR): fugir paraPortuguese (PT): fugir paraChinese (Simplified): 逃往Chinese (Traditional): 逃往Hindi: की ओर भागनाArabic: يفر إلىBengali: পালিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: бежать вJapanese: 〜へ逃げるVietnamese: chạy trốn đếnKorean: ~로 도망치다Turkish: -e kaçmakUrdu: کی طرف فرار کرناIndonesian: melarikan diri ke
Example Sentences
Many people had to flee to the mountains during the war.
basic
Refugees often flee to neighboring countries for safety.
basic
They had to flee to the forest at night.
basic
When the fire broke out, everyone tried to flee to safety as fast as they could.
natural
After losing everything, they had no choice but to flee to a new city and start over.
natural
Police say the suspect may have fled to another country.
natural