NichiDict

逃げ切る

にげきる
逃切る
[nigekiru]

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun

2.GodanIntransitive

to hold on (and win); to win narrowly

Examples

犯人は群衆の中に逃げ切った

The suspect made good his escape into the crowd.

泥棒はまだ警察の追跡を逃げ切っている

The thief is still getting away from the police pursuit.

熟練した短距離走者は、短距離ならバイクからも逃げ切る

A skilled sprinter can outrun even a motorbike over a short distance.