
Outrun
Physical Escape
Often suggests a desperate or urgent need to avoid capture or harm.
The thief managed to outrun the security guard.
Not Literal
Can be used metaphorically to mean avoiding non-physical things, like trouble.
They tried to outrun their past, but it caught up with them.
Time Sensitive
Implies a race against time or a deadline.
She worked hard to outrun the clock and finish her essay.