Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Get Away.
Get Away - as a verb
Run away from confinement
Example: "The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break looseescape10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flee7fly9take flightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
Example: "She gets away with murder!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escape10get byget offget outHypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion
Example: "We escaped to our summer house for a few days"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escape10Example Sentences
"I need a vacation to get away from work stress."
"The thief managed to get away before the police arrived."
"The prisoner attempted to get away during the prison break."
"Let's go camping this weekend to get away from the city."
"She couldn't get away from her responsibilities and had to work late."