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take cover
Language:
en
1.
Global
neutral
urgent
To seek shelter or protection from danger, such as gunfire, explosions, or adverse weather.
2.
Global
neutral
informal
figurative
To conceal oneself or hide in order to avoid notice, attention, or pursuit.
3.
Historical
Global
archaic
formal
To make use of something as protection or a pretext; to shelter oneself under the authority or guise of another thing.
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