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to run away; to flee; to get away (e.g. from danger); to escape; to break out; to leave (e.g. one's spouse); to take cover
to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to dodge; to shirk; to back away
to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish); to keep the lead (and win)
to escape (of heat, a gas, etc.); to leak out (e.g. of a scent); to be lost (e.g. of flavor)
to fail to hold an ideal posture
犬に追われて遁げた。
I was chased by a dog and ran away.
嫌なことから遁げてはいけない。
You shouldn't run from unpleasant things.
犯人が警察から遁げている。
The criminal is on the run from the police.