flee

abroad, across the border, into exile

Many political prisoners had to flee into exile to avoid persecution.

north, south, etc.

in panic

be forced to, have to

Many refugees had to flee their homes when the war began.

try to

manage to

turn

When the dog started barking loudly, the cat turned and fled up the stairs.

from

The refugees fled from the war-torn village in search of safety.

into/to

Many families fled into the countryside to escape the fighting in the city.

flee empty-handed

The protesters fled empty-handed after security guards blocked the building entrance.

flee for your life

When the fire spread rapidly, residents had to flee for their lives.

flee in panic/terror

When the earthquake struck, people fled in panic from the damaged buildings.

flee like the wind

When the fire alarm went off, everyone fled like the wind toward the emergency exits.

flee to safety

When the fire alarm went off, all the students quickly fled to safety in the schoolyard.