Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

escape

verb
/ɪˈskeɪp/
Definition
To break free from confinement or control.
Examples
  • She managed to escape from the locked room.
  • He felt the need to escape the busy city life.
  • The prisoner plotted his escape carefully.
Meaning
Escape refers to the act of getting away from a situation where one feels trapped, whether physically or metaphorically.
Synonyms
  • flee
  • break out
  • get away
  • elude