Getaway — synonyms, definition

1. getaway (Noun)

2 synonyms
lam pickup
2 definitions

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.

3 types of
acceleration escape flight

2. getaway (Verb)

5 synonyms
break loose escape get by get off get out
3 definitions

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"

5 types of
avoid cut and run flee fly take flight
12 types
bilk break break away break out elude escape from evade run away shake shake off slip throw off