get away from

phrase

1

: to go away from (a place)

I can't get away from the office till after five.

—often used figuratively

The company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best.

2

: to avoid being caught by (someone)

The robbers got away from the police in a fast car.

—sometimes used figuratively

You can't get away from the facts.

There's no getting away from the facts.

Examples of get away from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Free food and drinks, a fresh shower, and the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle of an airport can make a membership feel well worth the price. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2026

As conversations continue over how to reform the use of license plate readers, critics find that one of the most difficult things to do is get away from them entirely. — Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

For those who like writing but want to get away from their work computer, this sort of freestanding writing device can be a godsend. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

Great for the family looking to get away from screens and be in nature. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for get away from

• abomasum
• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• pisum
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• bum
• chum