“Elude capture by” is a phrase that means to avoid being caught by someone or something, usually through quick, clever, or skillful action.

Core meaning

  • “Elude” = escape or avoid a pursuer, trap, or danger, often in a smart or hard‑to-catch way.
  • “Capture” = being caught, arrested, trapped, or otherwise seized.
  • So “elude capture by the police” means “avoid being arrested by the police.”

Example:

  • “The suspect managed to elude capture by the authorities for weeks.” = The suspect kept avoiding arrest for weeks.

Other contexts you might see it

  • Crime/news: “The killer has eluded capture by the police” (still not arrested).
  • Games/fiction: a character eludes capture by enemies, guards, or monsters.
  • Puzzles/word games: in crosswords, “avoid capture by” is often clued with answers like “elude” or “evade.”

Quick usage tips

  • Use “elude” for escaping or slipping away: “He eluded capture by hiding in the crowd.”
  • Don’t confuse it with “allude,” which means to hint at something, not escape from it.

In short: “elude capture by X” = successfully avoid being caught by X, especially in a clever or hard‑to-track way.

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