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Meaning of walk away

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

walk away

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To withdraw from a problematic situation.

    Example: Company lawyers told him to walk away from the deal.

  2. To free oneself from a debt such as a mortgage by abandoning the collateral to the lender. To make a strategic default.

  3. To survive a challenging or dangerous situation without harm.

    Example: The football team walked away with a 1-0 victory.