Definition of Getaway

Noun: getaway 'ge-tu,wey

A rapid escape (as by criminals)
"the thieves made a clean getaway";
- lam [N. Amer]
The attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration
- pickup

Verb: get away get u'wey

Run away from confinement
"The convicted murderer got away from a high security prison";
- escape, break loose
Escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
"She gets away with murder!";
- get off, get by, get out, escape
Remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion
"The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer";
- escape