escaping
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.getting away from a place where you are held, like a prison or a dangerous situation.
v.the act of breaking free from confinement, control, or a hazardous environment.
Simple“The police are still searching for the prisoners who are escaping through the woods.”
In context“Escaping from the burning building required immense courage and a clear understanding of the emergency exits.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
v.avoiding something unpleasant or boring.
v.the act of avoiding or eluding a specific responsibility, reality, or unpleasant sensation.
Simple“He spent the whole weekend reading as a way of escaping his stressful job.”
In context“Many people find that listening to music is an effective method of escaping the mundane pressures of daily life.”
SynonymsavoidingshunningAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act of a gas, liquid, or sound leaking out of a container.
n.the physical emission or leakage of a substance or energy from a confined space.
Simple“The engineer noticed a small amount of gas escaping from the pipe.”
In context“The rapid escaping of steam from the safety valve indicated that the pressure inside the boiler had reached a critical level.”
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