Get away: meaning, definitions and examples

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get away

 

[ ɡɛt əˈweɪ ]

Context #1

to leave or escape from a place

Get away means to leave or escape from a place, especially in order to avoid being caught or punished. It can also refer to taking a short break or vacation.

Synonyms

escape, flee, run away

Examples of usage

  • We need to get away from this stressful situation.
  • The criminal managed to get away before the police arrived.
Context #2

to have a short holiday or vacation

Get away can also mean to have a short holiday or vacation, usually to relax and take a break from work or routine.

Synonyms

go on vacation, take a break

Examples of usage

  • Let's get away for the weekend and unwind.
  • She needed to get away from the city and enjoy nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "get away" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escapar

🇮🇳 भाग जाना

🇩🇪 entkommen

🇮🇩 melarikan diri

🇺🇦 втекти

🇵🇱 uciec

🇯🇵 逃げる (にげる)

🇫🇷 s'échapper

🇪🇸 escapar

🇹🇷 kaçmak

🇰🇷 달아나다

🇸🇦 يهرب

🇨🇿 uniknout

🇸🇰 uniknúť

🇨🇳 逃走 (táozǒu)

🇸🇮 pobegniti

🇮🇸 sleppa

🇰🇿 қашу

🇬🇪 გაქცევა

🇦🇿 qaçmaq

🇲🇽 escapar

Word origin

The origin of the phrase 'get away' can be traced back to Old English, where 'get' meant 'obtain' or 'acquire', and 'away' meant 'from this or that place'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of leaving or escaping from a place, as well as taking a break or vacation.