also get-away
(~s)
1.
If someone makes a ~, they leave a place quickly, especially after committing a crime or when trying to avoid someone.
They made their ~ along a pavement on a stolen motorcycle.
...the burglar’s ~ car.
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2.
A ~ is a short holiday somewhere. (INFORMAL)
Weekend tours are ideal for families who want a short ~.
= break
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