Literal:
* "He ducked under the low-hanging branch to avoid hitting his head."
* "The dog ducked behind the couch when it saw the vacuum cleaner."
Figurative:
* "She ducked the question about her salary expectations." (Meaning she avoided answering directly)
* "He ducked out of the meeting early to avoid the awkward conversation." (Meaning he left discreetly)
* "The company ducked its responsibility to the environment." (Meaning they avoided their obligations)
Slang:
* "I ducked out of the bar before the fight broke out." (Meaning I left quickly)
The specific meaning of "ducking" depends on the context of the sentence.