fleeing
intermediateB2/ˈfliːɪŋ/ · flee-ing
to run away from a place or situation of danger.
Meanings
to run away from a place or situation of danger.
کسی خطرے کی جگہ یا صورت حال سے بھاگنا۔
فرار
firaar
Common Collocations
- fleeing the scene
- fleeing from justice
- fleeing in terror
Example Sentences
The criminal was caught after fleeing from the police.
جرم کرنے والا پولیس سے فرار ہونے کے بعد پکڑا گیا۔
Jurm karne wala police se firaar hone ke baad pakra gaya.
Many animals flee from predators when they sense danger.
بہت سے جانور خطرہ محسوس ہونے پر شکاریوں سے فرار ہوتے ہیں۔
Bahut se janwar khatra mehsoos hone par shikariyon se firaar hote hain.
She was fleeing her abusive relationship and seeking help.
وہ اپنے ظالم رشتے سے فرار ہو رہی تھی اور مدد تلاش کر رہی تھی۔
Woh apne zaalim rishtay se firaar ho rahi thi aur madad talash kar rahi thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'flee' as 'fleeing away from danger' to easily recall its meaning.
Picture a person running rapidly away from a threatening situation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رستے کی سمتیں بدلنے کی بات کر، جو چل پڑے وہ نہیں ٹھہرتا
Raste ki simtien badalne ki baat kar, jo chal pade woh nahi theharta
Speak of changing paths; one who sets forth does not pause.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بھاگتے بھاگتے بگڑ جائیں گے
Bhaagte bhaagte bigar jaenge
Running away may lead to more troubles.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "flean" — to fly or to run away
First known use: before the 12th century
The word has evolved from Old English 'flean' which means to run away or escape, reflecting a long-standing association with the action of escaping.