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getaway Definition and Meaning in English (getaway definition)

noun
Synonyms:escapeflightbreakout
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Getaway definition: A quick escape, especially after committing a crime.

Definitions of Getaway

  1. 1noun

    A quick escape, especially after committing a crime.

  2. 2noun

    A short holiday or vacation, often to a pleasant destination for relaxation.

Example Sentences

“The bank robbers made a clean getaway in a stolen car.”

“We are planning a romantic getaway to the mountains next month.”

“The police blocked all roads to prevent the suspect's getaway.”

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Getaway definition: A quick escape, especially after committing a crime.
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