To move softly, cautiously, timorously, or slowly; to move quietly and stealthily so as to elude observation; to steal (into, away, etc.).

intransitive. To move in a stealthy or sneaking fashion, so as to escape notice. Usually with adverbs and prepositions, as about, away, into, etc…

To go or come secretly or stealthily; to walk or creep softly so as to avoid observation.

To pass or go lightly or quietly; to move quickly and softly, without attracting notice; to glide or… With by, past, through, etc. Also in…

To move, go, walk, etc., in a stealthy or slinking manner; to creep or steal furtively, as if ashamed… With adverbs, as away, down, in, off, out, etc.

figurative. To move stealthily, sneakingly, or abjectly.

intransitive. To move in a creeping, crawling, or stealthy manner suggestive of the movements of a snake.

intransitive. To move in a gliding, stealthy, or sneaking manner.

intransitive. colloquial. To move or go in a smooth, quiet, or stealthy manner. Usually with adverbs, esp. in to oil out: to depart; (figurative)…