n A wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic.
n A situation in which many people in a crowd are trying to go in the same direction at the same time.
v (intransitive) To run away in a panic; said of cattle, horses, etc., also of armies.
v (transitive) To disperse by causing sudden fright, as a herd or drove of animals.