hide out
To stay somewhere secret so that people who are looking for you cannot find you.
Meanings
To stay in a secret or concealed location to avoid being found by people seeking you.
"The fugitives hid out in an abandoned warehouse for three days before the police caught them."
To stay somewhere secluded to avoid people or unwanted attention, not necessarily for criminal reasons.
"After the embarrassing interview went viral, the politician hid out at his country estate."
Common in crime, thriller, and action contexts. Can be used for people avoiding the law, enemies, or unwanted attention. As a noun, 'hideout' is the place where someone hides. Common in both British and American English.
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