GETAWAY

Getaway

Getaway is Australia's longest-running travel television program. Debuting on 14 May 1992, it is broadcast on the Nine Network and TLC. Its main competitor was The Great Outdoors on the Seven Network until 2009.

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get away

Verb

  1. (literally) To move away (from).
    Get away from the edge of the cliff!
    Get away from me!
  2. (with from when used with an object) To avoid capture; to escape (from).
    Surround the bank! Don't let the robber get away!
    I almost caught the critter, but it got away from me.
  3. (with to when used with an object) To take a break from one's present circumstances; to journey (to), especially on holiday.
    ''This place is really getting me down. I need to get away for a while.
    ''Next weekend we're hoping to get away to the seaside.
  4. To start moving; to depart.
    The train got away exactly on time.
  5. To slip from one's control.
    I can't cope any more. Things are getting away from me.

Interjection

  1. Expressing disbelief.
    You bought that for twenty pounds? Get away!
  2. Sarcastically express disbelief, often to indicate that another's statement was obvious.
    The surface of the sun is very hot.
    Get away.


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getaway

Noun

  1. A means of escape.
  2. The effecting of an escape.
  3. A vacation or holiday or the destination for one.

Adjective

  1. Pertaining to an escape, as in a vehicle or plans.
    They'd been discussing their getaway plans for weeks.


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