Definition
Definition of escaping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fleeinggetting away from a place or situation
- The escaping prisoners were quickly recaptured.
2.
freedomin the process of getting free or avoiding capture
- The escaping prisoner was quickly recaptured.
3.
leakageleaking or seeping out from a container
- The escaping gas caused a safety hazard.
Noun
1.
movementthe act of getting away from a place or situation
- The escaping of the prisoners was reported on the news.
2.
chemistrythe emission or leakage of a substance
- The escaping of gas caused the alarm to sound.
Origin of escaping
Latin, ex (out) + cappa (cloak)
Terms with escaping included in their meaning
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prevent leak
device preventing liquid from escaping
safety route
door or route for escaping a building during a fire
containment
prevent something from escaping
prevent escape
prevent someone or something from escaping or changing
escaping
running away to avoid danger or capture
building material
material that prevents heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering
fluid escape
the process of liquid or gas escaping through an opening
escaping
while moving quickly, often to escape danger
survival
avoid harm or danger by escaping or protecting oneself
domestic safety
safe place for women escaping domestic violence
movement
an act of suddenly running away or escaping
human movement
person who leaves homeland seeking work or escaping hardship
safety
safe place for those escaping domestic violence
escape
act of escaping from confinement
sea migration
refugees escaping by sea in small boats
skillful escaper
person skilled at escaping from confinement
entertainment
entertainer skilled in escaping from restraints
skills
someone skilled at escaping from confinement
avoidance
avoiding or escaping from something
escaping
fleeing from arrest or pursuit
legal
person who is escaping or hiding from authorities
escaping
running away as fast as possible
escape
means of escaping a difficult situation
theft
quick theft involving seizing and escaping
Examples of escaping in a sentence
Escaping refugees crossed the border at night. The escaping fumes were detected by the sensors. The escaping cat was found in the garden. Technicians traced the escaping steam to a cracked valve. The smell came from escaping fumes beneath the lid. The escaping of the dog from the yard sent the neighbors searching the streets.
Her escaping from the relationship took planning and help from friends. The escaping of steam fogged the hallway near the boiler room. Technicians traced the escaping of refrigerant to a cracked valve.
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- French:en fuite, évasion, ...
- German:fliehend, Flucht, ...
- Italian:in fuga, fuga, ...
- Spanish:fugado, fuga, ...
- Portuguese:fugitivo, fuga, ...
- Chinese:逃跑的, 逃脱, ...
- Japanese:逃亡中の, 逃走, ...
- Arabic:هارِب, هُرُوب, ...
- Hebrew:נִמְלָט, הִימָּלְטוּת, ...
- Russian:убегающий, побег, ...
- Ukrainian:втеклий, втеча, ...
- Hindi:भागते, पलायन, ...
Definition of escape - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
freedomintr. get free from confinement or controlintr.
- The prisoner managed to escape from the jail.
2.
avoidancetr./intr. avoid capture or punishmenttr./intr.
- He escaped by hiding in the forest.
3.
forgetfulnesstr. elude notice or memorytr.
- The details of the plan escaped me.
4.
relaxationintr. remove oneself for pleasure or diversionintr.
- She escaped to the countryside for the weekend.
5.
technologytr. TECH. cause a character to be interpreted literallytr. TECH.
- Use a backslash to escape the special character.
6.
plantintr. grow wild from cultivationintr.
- The garden plants escaped into the wild.
Noun
1.
freedom actact of getting free from confinement or control
- The prisoner's escape was unexpected.
2.
safetyact of leaving a dangerous situation
- The prisoners planned their escape carefully.
3.
travelUS holiday as time away from lifeUS
- They booked an escape to the mountains.
4.
technologyTECH. keyboard key used to exit menusTECH.
- Press the escape to exit the program.
5.
leisuredistraction from reality
- Reading is her favorite escape.
6.
physicsleakage or outflow of a fluid or gas
- There was an escape of gas from the pipe.
Expressions with escape
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situation where danger is barely avoided
He had a narrow escape from the burning building.
avoid criticism or blame in a difficult situation
She escaped unscathed from the scandal.
means of releasing emotional tension
Jogging serves as an escape valve for his stress.
narrowly avoid danger or trouble by chance
They had a lucky escape from the burning building.
disappear completely without leaving any clear sign or trace
The missing files seemed to escape into thin air.
way to get out of a difficult situation
The secret tunnel was their only avenue of escape.
get away from someone's control or physical hold
She managed to escape his clutches just in time.
come out of someone's mouth without planning
A laugh escaped her lips before she could stop it.
not be seen or noticed by someone
Her mistake escaped the teacher's notice.
stop stressful work briefly by doing relaxing activities
They escape the grind with a weekend at the lake.
leave a stressful and competitive lifestyle
He decided to escape the rat race and move to the countryside.
escape danger in an unexpected and lucky way
The hikers had a miracle escape from the avalanche.
depart secretly from a place or situation
She decided to make her escape before anyone noticed.
avoid someone's control or influence
He escaped her clutches and started a new life.
retreat from a high-profile role or career into private life
After the tour, the band chose to escape the limelight and pursue solo projects.
avoid being noticed by someone observant
He managed to escape the vigilant eye of the security guard.
very narrow escape from danger
He had a hair's breadth escape from the burning building.
get away from danger without being hurt
He escaped with his skin after the building caught fire.
leave a place to avoid danger or harm
They managed to escape from the burning building.
act of avoiding the real world
Reading books is his escape from reality.
opening or door in a vehicle or building for emergency exit
The submarine's escape hatch was clearly marked and easily accessible.
strategy for getting out of a place or situation
The prisoners devised an escape plan to break out of jail.
game where players solve puzzles to escape a room
We booked an escape room for the weekend.
path used to escape from danger
The fire escape route was clearly marked.
Origin of escape
Latin, ex (out) + cappa (cloak)
Examples of escape in a sentence
The dog tried to escape from the backyard. She managed to escape through the back door. The prisoners planned to escape at midnight. Her name escaped him during the introduction. The deadline must not escape our attention. He escaped into a good book for the afternoon.
They escaped to a spa retreat for relaxation. Programmers often escape characters in code. To escape a quote, use a backslash. Some species can escape from gardens and become invasive. The flowers escaped cultivation and spread across the fields. The escape from the burning building was miraculous. Their escape from the sinking ship was a close call. Their escape from the burning building was miraculous. The novel describes an escape from a war-torn country. Their weekend escape was just what they needed. A quick escape to the beach was refreshing. The escape is located at the top left of the keyboard. She accidentally hit the escape and closed the window. Movies are his escape from stress. Gardening is a peaceful escape for many. An escape of steam was detected in the engine room. The escape of water caused a drop in pressure.
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- French:s'évader, évasion, ...
- German:entkommen, Flucht, ...
- Italian:fuggire, evasione, ...
- Spanish:escapar, fuga, ...
- Portuguese:escapar, fuga, ...
- Chinese:逃脱, 脱逃, ...
- Japanese:逃げ出す, 脱走, ...
- Arabic:هَرَبَ, هُرُوب, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְרוֹחַ, בְּרִיחָה, ...
- Russian:сбежать, побег, ...
- Ukrainian:втекти, втеча, ...
- Hindi:भाग निकलना, फरार, ...
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