running away; escaping on foot; quickness in fleeing
Refers to the act, pace, or ability of getting away, especially on foot. Very often used in the set-like expression 逃げ足が速い, meaning someone is quick to flee or slip away.
The thief was quick to get away.
When they saw the police, they quickened their pace to escape.
The thief was quick to flee and vanished in an instant.
When he heard the siren, the culprit quickened his escape.