go underground
The phrase "go underground" is often used to describe the act of hiding or becoming secretive, whether literally or figuratively.
Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially to avoid detection or persecution.
Example
- After the scandal broke, the politician decided to go underground to avoid the media.
C1Organizational
(technical, formal)To start operating secretly, often due to external pressures or threats.
Example
- The activist group went underground after the government began cracking down on their activities.
B2Animal Behavior
(technical)To escape into a burrow, hole, or hidden place to avoid detection or capture.
Example
- The rabbit went underground as soon as it sensed danger.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go underground":
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