Meaning of get away in English

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Verb
get away
Definitions
1. run away from confinement
Examples
- « The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison »
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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 »
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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 »
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