hide out

Other forms: hiding out; hid out; hidden out; hides out

Definitions of hide out
  1. verb
    be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety
    synonyms: hide
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    lie low
    to try to avoid detection especially by police
    stow away
    hide aboard a ship or a plane to get free transportation
    hunker down
    take shelter
    hole up
    remain secluded or in hiding
    lie low
    keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous
    earth
    hide in the earth like a hunted animal
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