Meaning of get away in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    get away

    Definitions

    1. run away from confinement

    Examples

    • « The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison »
  2. 2. escape potentially unpleasant consequences

    Examples

    • « get away with a forbidden action »
    • « She gets away with murder! »
    • « I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities »
  3. 3. remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion

    Examples

    • « We escaped to our summer house for a few days »
    • « The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer »