Learner's definition of ELUDE
to avoid or escape (someone or something) by being quick, skillful, or clever
The killer was able to elude the police.
The killer has eluded capture.
(American football) The running back eluded five tacklers.
to fail to be understood or remembered by (someone)
to fail to be achieved by (someone)
◊ When something eludes detection/discovery, people try to find it but are unable to.
◊ Do not confuse elude with allude.