This is the 716th most frequent Afrikaans word.
gevlug
"Fled" or "escaped."
Here, 'gevlug' is used metaphorically to describe the action of fleeing or escaping from an incoming danger.
Die voëls het gevlug toe die storm naderkom.
The birds fled when the storm approached.
'Gevlug' represents a literal action of fleeing because of concern for personal safety.
Hy het gevlug uit vrees vir sy veiligheid.
He fled out of fear for his safety.
In this case, 'gevlug' connotes a hurried movement towards a destination, rather than fleeing from something.