1. past tense of escape; to get away from a place or situation, especially by breaking free from confinement or danger
2. to avoid or evade something unwanted or unpleasant
3. to leak out or be released unintentionally

1. having gotten away or broken free

Examples

• The prisoner escaped from jail last night.
• She escaped the burning building through a side exit.
• He managed to escape the awkward conversation by leaving early.
• Gas escaped from the broken pipe.
• The escaped convict was spotted near the highway.
• They escaped to the countryside to avoid the city noise.
• A few drops of water escaped from the leaking faucet.