Abscond

v. i. [imp. & pp. ABSCONDED; p. pr. & vb. n. ABSCONDING.] [Lat. abscondere, to hide, from ab, abs, and condere, to lay up; O. Fr. absconder.]

1. To retire from public view; to secrete one's self; — used especially of persons who withdraw to avoid a legal process; as, an absconding debtor.
2. To hide, withdraw, or be concealed.

The marmot absconds in winter. Ray.