get away Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb run away from confinement
   break loose; escape.
   
   • The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison
2. verb escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
   get out; escape; get off; get by.
   
   • She gets away with murder!
   • I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities
3. verb remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion
   escape.
   
   • 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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