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get away
(g/E/t_/@/'w/eI/ )

verb (v)

  • run away from confinement(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion(verb.social)
    Example:
    The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer.
    Synonym:
    escape
    source: wordnet30
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