To elude means to get away from something or someone. You do this by moving quickly or being smart. It often means you do not let the other person catch you.
He can elude the police easily.
The thief eluded the security guards.
Elude also means when something is not understood or remembered. It is like it escapes your mind or attention.
The meaning can elude young children.
The explanation eluded me completely.
Sometimes elude means that a goal or prize does not come to you. You try but you do not get it.
Victory eluded the team this year.
Success eluded her despite work.
Elude can mean avoiding rules or law, like escaping punishment by being smart or hidden.
He eluded taxation for years.
Corrupt officials eluded justice.
Some things elude us because they are hard to catch or find. This means they are hidden or not easy to get.
The answer eludes many people.
Happiness sometimes eludes us all.
