getaway
noun/ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ/
Frequency rank: #7,569 most common English word
Meaning
an escape, especially after committing a crime; also a short vacation trip.
Example sentence
The thieves made their getaway in a stolen car before the police arrived.
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