getaway

The act of leaving quickly to avoid being caught.

• The thieves made a quick getaway.
• Police blocked the road to prevent their getaway.
• They planned a getaway while the guards changed shifts.

Similar words: escape

Common phrases: make a getaway, quick getaway, clean getaway

A short holiday, or a place where you go for a holiday.

• We need a weekend getaway.
• They booked a romantic getaway by the sea.
• This quiet village is our favorite summer getaway.

Similar words: break, holiday, vacation

Common phrases: weekend getaway, romantic getaway, getaway destination

A way or opportunity to leave a place where you might be caught.

• The boat was their only getaway.
• They checked every possible getaway before entering.
• A narrow tunnel offered a getaway from the prison.

Similar words: escape route, way out

Common phrases: only getaway, possible getaway, getaway by boat

Used or planned to help someone escape.

• The getaway car was waiting.
• Police arrested the getaway driver yesterday.
• Their getaway plan failed when the engine stopped.

Common phrases: getaway car, getaway driver, getaway plan