abs
cond
Third Person
absconds
Present Participle
absconding
Past Tense
absconded
Past Participle
absconded
1
to secretly flee from a place, typically to avoid arrest or prosecution
- The prisoner managed to abscond from the maximum-security prison.
- She feared the strict boarding school rules and decided to abscond.
- He absconded from the prison last night.
2
to secretly depart, typically with something, like money, that does not rightfully belong to one
- The employee absconded with confidential company documents and disappeared without a trace.
- With a swift movement, the pickpocket absconded with the tourist's wallet, blending seamlessly into the crowded city streets.
- The thief managed to abscond with the valuable painting before anyone noticed.
3
to intentionally avoid returning to custody at the specified time, typically when one is on bail or facing arrest
- He absconded from the authorities after being released on bail.
- The suspect absconded while awaiting trial.
- He was supposed to appear in court today, but he chose to abscond instead.
4
(of a colony of honeybees) to suddenly depart or desert one's hive or nest entirely
- The beekeeper was shocked to find that the entire colony had absconded from their hive overnight.
- The Africanized honeybees absconded from their nest, leaving behind only empty comb.
- It's rare for honeybees to abscond, but when they do, it's a challenging situation for beekeepers.
- The beekeepers tried to prevent the colony from absconding by providing better hive conditions.