Escape/ɪˈskeɪp/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Physical Situations Use when discussing physical confinement or restraint. She managed to escape the ropes and call for help. Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use Can describe avoiding non-physical situations, like boring meetings. I couldn't escape another long meeting today. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Relief Sometimes used to express relief from emotional or mental situations. She reads books to escape reality.