Get away: meaning, definitions and examples

Used casually and often redundantly in this list. Generally interchangeable with the first entry for 'get away'.

• We need to get away for the weekend.
• He managed to get away from the boring meeting.

Used when someone manages to leave a place where they were trapped or confined, often involving danger or difficulty.

• The prisoner managed to escape from the high-security prison.
• She escaped from the burning building just in time.

Used when someone runs away from a place or situation of imminent danger or threat. It is more dramatic and often implies a sense of urgency and fear.

• The villagers had to flee their homes due to the approaching wildfire.
• He decided to flee the country to avoid prosecution.

Used when someone leaves a place or situation quickly, often secretly, and usually involves confrontation or an unhappy circumstance. Can be used for both short-term and long-term departures.

• Teenagers sometimes threaten to run away when they are upset.
• He decided to run away from home to join the circus.

Use when someone wants to escape from their routine or a stressful situation, either temporarily or permanently.

• I need to get away from the city for a while
• Let's get away this weekend for some peace and quiet

Use when someone needs to stop doing something briefly to rest or relax before continuing. The period is typically shorter and doesn't involve travel.

• I need to take a break from studying
• Can you take a break from work and help me with this?

Use when someone plans a trip to relax and have fun, often involving travel to a different location and for a longer period.

• We are going on vacation to Hawaii next month
• They go on vacation every summer to visit family in Europe