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To escape uncontrollably from a container, room, or system, especially of gas, vapor, or liquid.
The German pronunciation of “entweichen” follows the stress pattern described in the German note.
Durch das beschädigte Ventil entwich Gas in den Raum.
Beim Öffnen entwich heißer Dampf aus dem Behälter.
Aus der Leitung darf kein Kühlmittel entweichen.
For gases and vapors, entweichen is precise and technical. It describes the escape itself, not necessarily the cause of the leak.
To escape uncontrollably from a container, room, or system, especially of gas, vapor, or liquid. For gases and vapors, entweichen is precise and technical. It describes the escape itself, not necessarily the cause of the leak.
What does “entweichen” express here?
Dem Häftling gelang es, während des Transports zu entweichen.
Zwei Verdächtige entwichen aus dem abgesperrten Bereich.
Mehreren Gefangenen war zuvor die Flucht gelungen, andere entwichen später.
With people, entweichen is elevated and often official. In everyday speech fliehen or entkommen is more common.
To escape from custody, guarding, or a controlled area and evade control. With people, entweichen is elevated and often official. In everyday speech fliehen or entkommen is more common.
What does “entweichen” express here?
