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
