Definition of 'get away'

Verb

1. run away from confinement; "The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison"
      Synonyms: escape break loose
2. escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action; "She gets away with murder!"; "I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities"
      Synonyms: get off get by get out escape
3. remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion; "We escaped to our summer house for a few days"; "The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer"
      Synonyms: escape

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