getaway//ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ//B1Frequency Level 11NeutralNoungetawaySingulargetawaysPlural1An escape or quick departure, especially after committing a crime.The robbers made a quick getaway in a stolen car.2A short vacation or trip taken to relax and escape from daily routine.We planned a weekend getaway to the mountains.Synonymescaperetreatvacation
