Meaning of the word "Duck out" in English

What does "Duck out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

Duck out

US /dʌk aʊt/
UK /dʌk aʊt/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to leave a place quickly and often secretly

Example:
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I had to duck out of the meeting early to catch my flight.
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He tried to duck out before anyone noticed he was gone.
2.

to avoid doing something, especially something you should do

Example:
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You can't just duck out of your responsibilities.
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He always tries to duck out of doing chores.