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/ɪˈskeɪp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
an act of breaking free from confinement or control.
The escape of the convict surprised the authorities.
a means of getting away from a place or situation.
Reading is her favorite escape from reality.
an act of avoiding something unpleasant.
His weekend trip to the mountains was a welcome escape from his stressful job.
verb
to break free from confinement or control.
The prisoners planned to escape from the maximum-security facility.
to slip away from a place or situation.
She tried to escape the boring party by pretending to get a phone call.
to avoid or evade something unpleasant.
He wished he could escape the responsibilities of adult life.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'escapar', from Latin 'excapare' (to escape).
Common Phrases and Expressions
escape route
a way out of a difficult or dangerous situation
escape artist
a person skilled at getting out of difficult situations
run away from
to leave a situation or place quickly in order to avoid something
Related Words
flee
to run away from a place or situation of danger
elude
to escape from or avoid someone or something
flight
the act of fleeing or escaping
liberation
the act of setting someone free from imprisonment or oppression
Slang Meanings
bounce
Let's bounce before the party gets too crowded.
dip
I need to dip out of this meeting.