escape (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪˈskeɪp/
Definition
To get free from a place or a dangerous situation.
Examples
The birds escape from their cage every morning.
He tried to escape from the burning building.
She managed to escape the police.
How to Use escape
- escape from (prepositional phrase)
- To get free from a place or situation. — "The cat managed to escape from the garden."
- escape notice (collocation)
- To not be seen or noticed. — "His unusual behavior did not escape notice."
- escape punishment (collocation)
- To avoid being punished for something wrong. — "The thief tried to escape punishment for his crimes."
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