This is the 13756th most frequent German word.
entkommen
To escape.
Here, 'entkommen' refers to physically escaping or fleeing from a confined space, such as a prison.
Er konnte dem Gefängnis entkommen.
He managed to escape from the prison.
In this case, 'entkommen' is used metaphorically to describe avoiding or getting out of an obligation or responsibility.
Sie wollte der Verantwortung entkommen.
She wanted to escape from the responsibility.
Here, 'entkommen' describes the act of physically fleeing or leaving an area, referring specifically to the cat's action.