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getaway

get·a·way [ géttə wày ] (plural get·a·ways)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of leaving: an act of leaving a place, especially a quick exit made by somebody who has just committed a crime

2. start of movement: an act of starting to move, e.g. in a race

3. short vacation: a short vacation or break
a weekend getaway

4. place to escape to: a place remote from everyday life to use for a vacation
It's only a rough cabin that we use as a getaway.

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