Hide out Meaning in English
expression
ˈhaɪd/ /ˈaʊt
HYDE-owt
hˈaɪd/ /ˈaʊt
HYDE-owt
Definition
To stay in a secret place so that no one can find you, often because you are in trouble or want to avoid someone.
Usage & Nuances
'Hide out' is informal and usually implies escaping problems, danger, or someone's search. Common expressions: 'hide out at/in' a place. Often used in crime, movies, or playful contexts.
Spanish: esconderse - ocultarsePortuguese (BR): esconder-se - ficar escondidoPortuguese (PT): esconder-se - ocultar-seChinese (Simplified): 藏起来 - 躲藏Chinese (Traditional): 藏起來 - 躲藏Hindi: छिप जानाArabic: يختبئ - يختفيBengali: লুকিয়ে থাকা - আত্মগোপন করাRussian: прятаться - скрыватьсяJapanese: 身を隠す - こっそり隠れるVietnamese: ẩn náu - trốn tránhKorean: 숨다 - 숨어 지내다Turkish: saklanmak - gizlenmekUrdu: چھپ جانا - روپوش ہوناIndonesian: bersembunyi - bersembunyi di suatu tempat
Example Sentences
We decided to hide out at our friend’s cabin for the weekend.
natural
They’ve been hiding out ever since the news broke.
natural
The kids hide out in the garden when they play.
basic
The thief tried to hide out in an old house.
basic
Sometimes my cat likes to hide out under the bed.
basic
If it gets too noisy, let’s hide out in the library for a bit.
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