getaway
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.
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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How to use getaway in a sentence
One problem with choosing a hiking destination for our first real getaway since the coronavirus was that our bodies were more in pandemic shape than anyone’s definition of “fit.”
Still, as sophisticated as the analysis is, it doesn’t yet say how the information makes its getaway.
The Most Famous Paradox in Physics Nears Its End | George Musser | October 29, 2020 | Quanta MagazineSo if you’re looking for a beach getaway, a wine trip or even a luxurious spa weekend, here are five socially distanced ways to still make your bachelorette festivities extra-special, even with added safety precautions in mind.
If you can still plan a getaway, our local restaurants are open, many with outdoor and socially distant seating.
Kathryn RomeynCalifornia is a perfect getaway nearly all year long.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter 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 | THE DAILY BEASTEither way, guests seeking a holiday getaway there can also enjoy a tingle of telling truth to power by posting their own reviews.
Inside the ‘Surprisingly Great’ North Korean Hacker Hotel | Michael Daly | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe getaway Car is lousy with these throwaway lines and asides.
Donald E. Westlake, The Man With The Getaway Face | Malcolm Jones | October 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTExcerpted from The getaway Car: A Donald Westlake Nonfiction Miscellany.
"The other one's making a getaway, Mr. McKibben," sang out Chub excitedly.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. Matthews"Dangerfield was sure doing everything he could to make a safe getaway into Mexico," said he.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. MatthewsLandy related fully the incident as to why he knew that Hulls Barrow and Maizie planned a quick getaway.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. Harney"You should have made a getaway in the Manhattan," Ben said, in a moment.
Boy Scouts in the Philippines | G. Harvey RalphsonWe just thought he might have beat it into this room for a getaway.
The Ghost Breaker | Charles Goddard
British Dictionary definitions for get away
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
an exclamation indicating mild disbelief
the act of escaping, esp by criminals
a start or acceleration
(modifier) used for escaping: a getaway car
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with getaway
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.
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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