This is the 13916th most frequent German word.
flieht
"Flieht" means "flees" or "is fleeing."
Here, 'flieht' is used to describe someone escaping or running away from a location.
Der Dieb flieht aus dem Museum.
The thief flees from the museum.
In this sentence, 'flieht' illustrates an animal running away to avoid danger caused by the approaching vehicle.
Das Reh flieht vor dem herannahenden Auto.
The deer flees from the approaching car.
Here, 'flieht' is employed metaphorically to describe someone avoiding or escaping personal issues or responsibilities.