cop out (verb)

1. In Greek mythology, when faced with a dangerous task, some heroes would cop out and rely on the help of gods.

2. Some people cop out of taking responsibility for their actions by referring to divine will as the determining factor.

3. In the science fiction novel, the protagonist coped out of facing the alien invasion by escaping to a distant planet.

4. In the cartoon series, the character always tries to cop out of difficult situations by using clever tricks and distractions.