to escape (capture) by (a person) (especially by deceiving)

avoid; escape

to make untrue or partly untrue statement (to avoid telling the (whole) truth)

deceive; stretch the truth

to avoid giving (a person) a clear answer to a question, making a decision (in order to get more time); (of a car engine) to stop because of insufficient power or speed; a compartment for one animal in a stable or cattle shed

delay for own purposes