Made a quick retreat (4)

I believe the answer is:
fled
(Other definitions for fled that I've seen before include "dashed off elsewhere" , "Did a runner" , "Ran off in a hurry" , "Left the field" , "Ran or hurried away" .)
I believe the answer is:
fled
(Other definitions for fled that I've seen before include "dashed off elsewhere" , "Did a runner" , "Ran off in a hurry" , "Left the field" , "Ran or hurried away" .)