Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-away
Phrasal verb
/ɡoʊ əˈweɪ/
Definition
To leave a place or situation, often used as a command or request for someone to depart.
Examples
- She told him to go away and leave her alone.
- The children were asked to go away while the adults discussed serious matters.
- During the argument, he shouted, ‘Just go away!’
Meaning
The phrase ‘go away’ expresses a desire for someone to remove themselves from the current location or context. It can convey annoyance or the need for solitude.
Synonyms
- leave
- depart
- withdraw
- exit
- take off
