Meaning Of The Word Getaway

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getaway
If someone makes a getaway, they leave a place quickly, especially after committing a crime or when trying to avoid someone.
countable noun: A getaway is a short holiday somewhere.

getaway in American English
the act of starting, as in a race
adjective: used as a means of escape or fleeing
noun: a getting away or fleeing; an escape

getaway in British English
noun: the act of leaving a place quickly, esp after committing a crime or when trying to avoid someone

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