Definitions for get away

Definitions for (verb) get away

Main entry: escape, get away, get by, get off, get out

Definition: escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action

Usage: She gets away with murder!; I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities


Main entry: escape, break loose, get away

Definition: run away from confinement

Usage: The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison


Main entry: escape, get away

Definition: remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion

Usage: We escaped to our summer house for a few days; The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer


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