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

to avoid doing something, especially something you should do

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