get away

(noun) the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration. Synonyms: pickup, getaway. Example: "His car has a lot of pickup."

(noun) a rapid escape (as by criminals). Synonyms: getaway, lam. Examples: "The thieves made a clean getaway." "After the expose he had to take it on the lam."

(verb) run away from confinement. Synonyms: escape, get away, break loose. Example: "The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison."

(verb) escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action. Synonyms: get off, get away, get by, get out, escape. Examples: "She gets away with murder!." "I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities."

(verb) remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion. Synonyms: escape, get away. Examples: "We escaped to our summer house for a few days." "The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer."