Meaning of the word "get away from" in English

What does "get away from" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

get away from

US /ɡet əˈweɪ frʌm/

UK /ɡet əˈweɪ frʌm/

to escape from a person or place

Example:

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I need to get away from the city for a while.

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The thief managed to get away from the police.

Synonym:

escape flee break free get clear of abscond

to avoid doing something or dealing with something unpleasant

Example:

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He always tries to get away from his responsibilities.

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Let's get away from this topic; it's too sensitive.

Synonym:

avoid shirk evade dodge sidestep

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