Get away
verb
To leave or escape from a place or person.
She managed to get away from her abusive husband and find help.
Often appears as...
- get away from
- get away with
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To have a short holiday or vacation.
We plan to get away to the beach this weekend for some relaxation.
Often appears as...
- get away for
- get away to
verb
Law meaning - to avoid punishment for doing something wrong.
The criminal thought he could get away with robbery, but the police eventually caught him.
Often appears as...
- get away with murder
- get away without
verb
To start moving, increase speed or progress.
The race began and the runners got away quickly.
Often appears as...
- get away from
- get away quickly
verb
To leave or escape from a place or person.
She managed to get away from her abusive husband and find help.
Often appears as...
- get away from
- get away with
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To have a short holiday or vacation.
We plan to get away to the beach this weekend for some relaxation.
Often appears as...
- get away for
- get away to
verb
Law meaning - to avoid punishment for doing something wrong.
The criminal thought he could get away with robbery, but the police eventually caught him.
Often appears as...
- get away with murder
- get away without
verb
To start moving, increase speed or progress.
The race began and the runners got away quickly.
Often appears as...
- get away from
- get away quickly
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Urgent Connotation
Used to express a sense of urgency or immediate need to leave.
I need to get away now!
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Escape
Often implies physically running from something or someone.
The dog got away from me.
Pro Tip 1/2Urgent Connotation
Used to express a sense of urgency or immediate need to leave.
I need to get away now!
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Escape
Often implies physically running from something or someone.
The dog got away from me.
Pro Tip 1/2Urgent Connotation
Used to express a sense of urgency or immediate need to leave.
I need to get away now!
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Escape
Often implies physically running from something or someone.
The dog got away from me.
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