hide out

1. Go into or stay in hiding, especially from the authorities. For example, The cattle thieves hid out in the canyon, or He decided to hide out from the press. [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

The thieves stealthily board eastbound freight trains, hiding out until they reach lonely stretches of the Mojave Desert or high plains far from towns.

From Los Angeles Times

When “Bacon” begins, Mark is working at a café, hiding out from his life in what will eventually be revealed to be a post-traumatic limbo.

From Los Angeles Times

During my visit on Jan. 30, Mr. Thelma and Maple were hiding out in a bedroom, and Nan sat on the sofa with sad eyes, head down.

From Los Angeles Times

The emotional labor needed to deal with 2025 is like a rotten, toxic relationship, and I’d rather hide out in my cozy apartment from the looming monster.

From Salon

Hamas policemen, in police uniforms, were also deployed in some areas after months of hiding out of sight to avoid Israeli strikes.

From BBC

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