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getaway

/ˈɡɛtəweɪ/

/ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ/

getawaynoun

getaways

/ˈɡɛtəweɪ/

/ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ/

Translations

побег

The criminals planned a quick getaway after the heist.

Преступники планировали быстрый побег после ограбления.

отдых

We are planning a weekend getaway to the mountains.

Мы планируем отдых на выходные в горах.

Additional translations

спасение

отступление

Definitions

A place where one goes for a short vacation or break.

We planned a weekend getaway to the mountains to relax and unwind.

An escape or quick departure, especially from a scene of crime.

The thieves made a quick getaway in a stolen car after the robbery.

Synonyms

getawayadjective

/ˈɡet.ə.weɪ/

/ˈɡɛt.əˌweɪ/

Used only attributively before a noun (e.g., "getaway car").

Definitions

Designed or intended for use in an escape, especially after committing a crime.

The robbers sped off in a getaway car.

Suitable for or characteristic of a short vacation or retreat.

They rented a small getaway cabin by the lake.

Synonyms