get away

See also: getaway and get-away

English

(literally) To move away (from).
Get away from the edge of the cliff!

Get away from me!
(with from when used with an object) 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.
(with to when used with an object) 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.
To start moving; to depart.
The train got away exactly on time.
To slip from one's control.
I can't cope any more. Things are getting away from me.

to move away (from)

to avoid capture; to escape (from) — see escape

to take a break from one's present circumstances

to journey (to), especially on holiday

To start moving; to depart — see depart

to slip from one's control

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