Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slip-away

phrasal verb
/slɪp əˈweɪ/
Definition
To quietly or unexpectedly leave a place or situation.
Examples
  • She decided to slip away from the party before it got too loud.
  • He managed to slip away unnoticed during the meeting.
  • The cat slipped away from the open door before anyone could catch it.
Meaning
The term ‘slip-away’ refers to the act of departing from a location or circumstance in a subtle manner, often without drawing attention.
Synonyms
  • escape
  • vanish
  • depart quietly
  • fade away