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Meaning of get away

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

get away

verb

Definitions

  1. To move away (from).

    Example: Get away from me!

  2. (with 'from' when used with an object) To avoid capture; to escape; to flee (from).

    Example: I almost caught the critter, but it got away from me.

  3. (with 'to' when used with an object) To take a break from one's present circumstances; to journey (to), especially on holiday.

    Example: Next weekend we're hoping to get away to the seaside.

  4. To start moving; to depart.

    Example: The train got away exactly on time.

interjection

Definitions

  1. Expressing disbelief.

    Example: You bought that for twenty pounds? Get away!