run away from confinement“The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison”Synonyms: escapeget awaybreak 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”Synonyms: get offget awayget byget outescape
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”Synonyms: escapeget away