expression, godan verb (-su)
default on a debt; skip out on a loan
Colloquial expression for deliberately not repaying borrowed money, often with a nuance of irresponsibility or evasion.
彼は借金を踏み倒して夜逃げした。
He skipped out on his debts and fled under cover of night.
あの会社は取引先への借
That company apparently defaulted on its debts to suppliers.