Possible Clues:

• Exits suddenly, in slang
• Abandons a commitment, in slang
• Leaves in a hurry, slangily
• Leaves when things get difficult
• Puts up money to release sporting accessories
• Flees, informally
• Gets out while the getting is good
• Takes off in a hurry
• Gets water out of a boat
• Bows out at the last minute