Definition of "elude" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill.

2. (transitive) To shake off (a pursuer); to give someone the slip.

3. (transitive) To escape being understandable to; to be incomprehensible to.

   • I get algebra, but calculus eludes me.

4. (transitive) To escape someone's memory, to slip someone's mind.

   • The solution of that brainteaser eludes me and the name of the author eludes my memory too.