getaway
/ˈɡetəweɪ/noun
उच्चारण गेटवे
भाग निकलना; छुट्टी
Core word
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[C, usually sing.]
an escape from a difficult situation, especially after committing a crime; a short holiday
भाग निकलना; छुट्टी
- a weekend getaway
- The robbers' getaway car was found abandoned near the railway station.
- The couple booked a romantic getaway to the hills.
+ 2 more examples
- The thief made a quick getaway on a motorcycle.
- We needed a short getaway from the city noise.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a getaway (countable noun, one word)
As a noun, getaway is one word: a weekend getaway. The verb phrase is two words: get away.
Noun के रूप में getaway एक शब्द है: a weekend getaway। Verb phrase दो शब्दों में get away है।
- We took a weekend getaway to Mussoorie.
- The thieves made a quick getaway.
make a getaway / make your getaway
In the crime sense, make a getaway means escape quickly after doing something wrong.
अपराध के अर्थ में make a getaway का अर्थ कुछ गलत करने के बाद तेज़ी से भाग निकलना है।
- The robbers made their getaway on a motorbike.
- They tried to make a getaway through the back door.
getaway + noun
Getaway can come before a noun: a getaway car, a getaway driver, a getaway plan.
Getaway किसी noun से पहले आ सकता है: a getaway car, a getaway driver, a getaway plan।
- A getaway car was waiting outside the bank.
- The police found the getaway vehicle abandoned.
getaway (holiday sense) + for / from
A getaway is a short break. Use from for the place or routine you leave and for for the people or purpose.
Getaway एक छोटी छुट्टी है। जिस स्थान या दिनचर्या से जाना हो उसके लिए from और लोगों या उद्देश्य के लिए for आता है।
- It was a perfect getaway from the city noise.
- The resort is a popular getaway for families.
+Collocations 4
adjective + getaway
quickromanticweekendperfectpeaceful
- A peaceful getaway in the hills was just what she needed.
verb + getaway
makeplanbookenjoyneed
- They are planning a getaway to Goa.
getaway + noun
cardriverplantripspot
- The lake is a popular getaway spot.
getaway for / from
from the cityfrom stressfor couplesfor families
- The village is a quiet getaway from stress.
“More examples 5
- Radhika's family planned a short getaway to Rishikesh after the exams.
परीक्षाओं के बाद राधिका के परिवार ने ऋषिकेश की एक छोटी यात्रा की योजना बनाई।
- The thief jumped on a scooter and made a quick getaway.
चोर स्कूटर पर कूद गया और तेज़ी से भाग निकला।
- The police stopped the getaway car at the toll gate.
पुलिस ने भागती हुई गाड़ी को टोल गेट पर रोक लिया।
- A day at the beach is the best getaway from work stress.
समुद्र तट पर एक दिन काम के तनाव से बचने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका है।
- The hill station is a favourite getaway for summer holidays.
गर्मी की छुट्टियों के लिए यह पर्वतीय स्थल पसंदीदा सैरगाह है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ We planned a get away to Manali.
✓ We planned a getaway to Manali.
As a noun, getaway is written as one word.
Noun के रूप में getaway एक शब्द लिखा जाता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words describe a short break, with different moods.
ये शब्द छोटी छुट्टी का वर्णन करते हैं, पर भाव अलग-अलग हैं।
A short trip away from usual life, or a quick escape.
सामान्य जीवन से दूर छोटी यात्रा, या तेज़ पलायन।
- A weekend getaway to the hills.
A quiet place for rest, prayer or study, often planned for peace.
विश्राम, प्रार्थना या अध्ययन का शांत स्थान, प्रायः शांति के लिए।
- A yoga retreat in Rishikesh.
Getting out of danger or something unpleasant, with no sense of a holiday.
खतरे या अप्रिय स्थिति से निकलना, छुट्टी का भाव नहीं।
- A narrow escape from the flood.
?Which word?
Keep apart getaway (noun, one word) and get away (verb: 'The thief got away').
Getaway (noun, एक शब्द) और get away (verb: 'The thief got away') को अलग रखिए।