What is the meaning of getaway?

noun

  • The attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration.
    • usage: "his car has a lot of pickup"
  • A rapid escape (as by criminals. )
    • usage: "the thieves made a clean getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam"
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