get awayverb

• 1

  To move away (from).

  • Get away from the edge of the cliff!
  • Get away from me!
• 2

  To avoid capture; to escape; to flee (from).

  • Surround the bank! Don't let the robber get away!
  • I almost caught the critter, but it got away from me.
• 3

  To take a break from one's present circumstances; to journey (to), especially on holiday.

  • This place is really getting me down. I need to get away for a while.
  • Next weekend we're hoping to get away to the seaside.
• 4

  To start moving; to depart.

  • The train got away exactly on time.
  • I couldn't get away sooner because my new well was coming in at Coyote Hills and I had to see about it.
• 5

  To slip from one's control.

  • I can't cope any more. Things are getting away from me.

get awayintj

• 1

  Expressing disbelief.

  • You bought that for twenty pounds? Get away!