Pronunciation: /ɡɛt əˈweɪ/
noun a means of escape or evasion
A1 I need to plan a weekend getaway.
A2 She always dreams of a tropical getaway.
B1 The getaway to the mountains was just what we needed.
B2 The getaway car was waiting for them outside the bank.
C1 Their luxurious getaway in the Maldives was unforgettable.
C2 The private island getaway was the ultimate escape from reality.
verb to escape or leave quickly
A1 I want to get away from the city for the weekend.
A2 She managed to get away from the attacker and call for help.
B1 I need to get away from work stress and relax.
B2 We are planning to get away to a tropical island for our vacation.
C1 The criminal tried to get away from the police but was eventually caught.
C2 After the long winter, I decided to get away to a warm destination for a few weeks.
adverb quickly or hastily
A1 I need to get away from the city for a weekend.
A2 She wants to get away from her stressful job and relax.
B1 We decided to get away from the crowds and explore the countryside.
B2 The best way to get away from it all is to go on a hiking trip in the mountains.
C1 After a long week of work, she was finally able to get away to her beach house.
C2 He needed to get away from the constant demands of his job, so he took a sabbatical to travel the world.
formal The suspect managed to get away before the police arrived.
informal Let's skip class and get away for the weekend.
slang I need to get away from my annoying roommate for a while.
figurative Reading a good book is a great way to get away from the stresses of everyday life.
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