abscond
US
/əbˈskɑːnd/
UK
/əbˈskɒnd/
Meaning
To leave secretly and quickly, especially to avoid arrest, punishment, or responsibility, often taking money or property.
पकड़े जाने या सज़ा से बचने के लिए चुपके से भाग जाना, अक्सर पैसे या सामान लेकर।
Examples
“The accountant absconded with company funds before the audit began.”
“The prisoner absconded from custody during a transfer between facilities.”
“After absconding with the donations, the treasurer was arrested abroad.”
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Not natural: He absconded the cash.
Better: He absconded with the cash.
When abscond means secretly taking something, use with before the money or property.
कुछ लेकर भागने के अर्थ में abscond के बाद with लगाते हैं; सीधे वस्तु नहीं आती।
Not natural: She absconded from the office at five.
Better: She left the office at five.
Abscond suggests a secret escape, usually to avoid consequences; it is not a neutral word for leaving.
Abscond का मतलब आम तौर पर नतीजों से बचने के लिए चुपके से भागना है, सामान्य रूप से जाना नहीं।
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Learner tip
Use abscond for a secret escape, often to avoid the law or responsibility; ordinary departures are simply leave.
Abscond तब बोलें जब कोई कानून या ज़िम्मेदारी से बचने के लिए चुपके से भागे; सामान्य तौर पर जाने के लिए leave कहें।