This is the 272nd most frequent Tamil word.
ஒட
The Tamil word "ஒட" means "to run."
Here, 'ஒட' is used in the imperative form to mean 'break'.
கூர்ந்த கண்ணாடியை ஒட வேண்டாம்.
Do not break the sharp glass.
Here, 'ஒட' is part of a compound verb meaning 'to flee' in a metaphorical context.
நடக்காததால் அவன் ஒடிப்போனான்.
Since he couldn't succeed, he fled.
Here, 'ஒட' means 'to run' as a physical activity.