défiler

French

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To parade or march.
  • (intransitive) To appear one after the other.
  • (intransitive) To unfold; to happen.
  • (computing) To scroll.
  • (pronominal) To slip away or off.
  • (pronominal) To weasel out of something; to cop out.
  • (transitive) To undo thread that has been spun.

Etymology

Prefix from French filer (get away).

Origin

French

filer

Gloss

get away

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