escape
break free / avoid / get away
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: escapespast: escapedpp: escapeding: escaping
The term carries a strong sense of liberation and urgency. It suggests a transition from a state of entrapment or danger to one of freedom and safety. There is often a clandestine or sudden quality to the action, implying that the exit was not authorized or expected.
In a psychological sense, the word describes a mental retreat from reality. This usage often leans toward a desire for relief from stress or boredom, such as using a hobby or a book to leave behind the pressures of daily life.
Countable when referring to a specific event of fleeing (a daring escape). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of getting free (the possibility of escape).
Meanings
Transitive Verbbreak free
[~ someone][~ something]