getaway

[ get-uh-wey ]

/ ˈgɛt əˌweɪ /

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noun

a getting away or fleeing; an escape.

the start of a race: a fast getaway.

a place where one escapes for relaxation, vacation, etc., or a period of time for such recreation: a little seaside getaway; a two-week getaway in the Bahamas.

adjective

used as a means of escape or fleeing: a stolen getaway car.

used for occasional relaxation, retreat, or reclusion: a weekend getaway house.

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Origin of getaway

First recorded in 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase get away

Words nearby getaway

get a rise out of, get around, get at, get-at-able, get a thing about, getaway, get away with, get a word in edgewise, get back, get back at, get back to

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Example sentences from the Web for getaway

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5 Socially Distant Bachelorette Destination Ideas|Charli Penn|October 1, 2020|Essence.com
If you can still plan a getaway, our local restaurants are open, many with outdoor and socially distant seating.
Fall is Still Beach Season|Lee Ann Wilkinson|September 24, 2020|Washington Blade
Kathryn RomeynCalifornia is a perfect getaway nearly all year long.
27 Epic Trips to Start Planning Now|The Editors|September 8, 2020|Outside Online
The diverse and friendly Indianapolis scene makes for a perfect weekend getaway.
Escape to Indy for a weekend getaway|Bill Malcolm|September 4, 2020|Washington Blade

They tried to continue their getaway but had to quickly abandon their vehicle on the Rue de Meaux in the 19th.
Police Hunt for Paris Massacre Suspects|Tracy McNicoll, Christopher Dickey|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
After he allegedly unloaded on the cops, Brinsley attempted to make a getaway to a nearby subway.
Alleged Cop Killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley Had a Death Wish|M.L. Nestel|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Getaway Car is lousy with these throwaway lines and asides.
Donald E. Westlake, The Man With The Getaway Face|Malcolm Jones|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Excerpted from The Getaway Car: A Donald Westlake Nonfiction Miscellany.
Donald E. Westlake Defends the Semicolon|Donald E. Westlake|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This would give his gang plenty of time to rob the bank and make their getaway.
The High Society Bank Robber of the 1800s|J. North Conway|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mebbe I was afraid she'd throw it at me when I was making my getaway.
Somewhere in Red Gap|Harry Leon Wilson
"Sure, three can make a getaway easier than one," O'Malley said.
A Yankee Flier Over Berlin|Al Avery
"I'm going to make a getaway to-night," declared Matt firmly.
Motor Matt's Daring, or, True to His Friends|Stanley R. Matthews
He had enough sense not to try to make his getaway in his own machine or Treving's.
The Gray Mask|Wadsworth Camp
But you didn't shoot straight enough, and you didn't fix it so you could make your getaway.
Mavericks|William MacLeod Raine

British Dictionary definitions for getaway

get away

verb (adverb, mainly intr)

to make an escape; leave

to make a start

get away with

to steal and escape (with money, goods, etc)
to do (something wrong, illegal, etc) without being discovered or punished or with only a minor punishment

interjection

an exclamation indicating mild disbelief

noun getaway

the act of escaping, esp by criminals

a start or acceleration

(modifier) used for escapinga getaway car

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Idioms and Phrases with getaway

get away

Break free, escape, as in The suspect ran down the street and got away, or I wanted to come but couldn't get away from the office. [c. 1300] A variant is get away from it all, meaning “to depart and leave one's surroundings or problems or work behind.” For example, Joe is taking a few days off—he needs to get away from it all.

Start out or leave quickly, as in The greyhounds got away from the starting gate, or I thought I had the answer but it got away from me.

Go, move off. For example, Get away from my desk! or Get away—I don't want you near that hot stove. [Late 1700s] Also see get away with.

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