run away from confinement; "The convicted murderer escaped
from a high security prison" Synonym(s):escape, get away, break loose
escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action; "She gets away with murder!"; "I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities" Synonym(s):get off, get away, get by, get out, escape
remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion; "We escaped to our summer house for a few days"; "The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer" Synonym(s):escape, get away