B2verbconflictcrime
US/fliː/
UK/fliː/
to escape quickly from a dangerous place or person
In context
Thousands of people had to flee their homes when the river flooded.
The thief tried to flee, but a group of motorbike drivers stopped him.
Many families are forced to flee the war and start again abroad.
Words that go with flee
verb + noun
- flee the countryThe businessman tried to flee the country before his trial.
- flee the sceneThe driver tried to flee the scene after the crash.
- flee the warHer grandparents had to flee the war with only one suitcase.
verb + preposition
- flee fromThe birds flee from the cold north every winter.
verb + adverb
- flee abroadSome of the company's bosses managed to flee abroad.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The robber fleed with the money.Correct: The robber fled with the money.