getaway (Noun) — A rapid escape (as by criminals). ex. "the thieves made a clean getaway"
getaway (Noun) — The attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration.
getaway (Verb) — Run away from confinement. ex. "The convicted murderer got away from a high security prison"
getaway (Verb) — Escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action. ex. "She gets away with murder!"
getaway (Verb) — Remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion. ex. "The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer"