Verbs for Movement Away from Something

to travel or move from one location to another

He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.

to go away from somewhere

She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.

to leave a location, particularly to go on a trip or journey

The train is scheduled to depart from the station at 3:00 PM.

(of news or information) to become public or widely known

The scandal eventually got out, causing a media frenzy.

to move from a person or place

Children often cry when their parents have to go away for work.

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

Many Irish emigrated to America in the 19th century due to poverty and famine in their homeland.

to leave without taking someone or something with one

The explorer left his trusty compass behind in the cave.

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

The mischievous kids ran off with candy from the store without paying.

to leave suddenly, especially to show discontent

Feeling unheard, he walked out of the discussion abruptly.

to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

The thief made off after robbing the bank.

to leave abruptly or hurriedly, especially to avoid a difficult or awkward situation

Feeling uncomfortable at the party, Jerry decided to absquatulate without saying goodbye to anyone.

to move hurriedly, especially to escape or to leave a place abruptly

When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to scram out of the building in an orderly manner.

to come out of or leave a place

In case of a fire, employees are trained to calmly egress the building using the designated emergency exits.

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

After the divorce, she took time to heal and eventually found the strength to move on.

a way that enables someone to get out of a room, building, or a vehicle of large capacity

In case of an emergency, please locate the nearest exit and follow the evacuation signs.

to leave someone with no intention of returning

Sarah felt a deep sense of pain when her parents decided to abandon her.

to abandon a person or an organization when they are in need or at a critical moment

She felt utterly betrayed when her closest colleagues deserted her in the midst of the company's crisis.

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

As the wildfire rapidly approached the neighborhood, residents were instructed to evacuate immediately.

to give up a job, post, or position voluntarily

After years of dedicated service, Sarah decided to vacate her position as the company's CFO.

to go to live in another area

Last summer, they made the decision to move away, seeking a more serene environment.

to change the place we live or work

He was excited but nervous to move out for the first time.

to escape danger or from a place

As the fire spread rapidly, residents had to flee from their apartments.

to get away from captivity

Every day, the prisoners plan how to escape from their cells.

to escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner

When the alarm sounded, the prisoners tried to run away from the jail.

to move or travel through the air

Birds can fly freely in the sky.

to leave or run away hastily, often with the intention of avoiding trouble, responsibility, or capture

Upon hearing the approaching police sirens, the graffiti artist decided to scarper from the scene.

to depart quietly and without being noticed

They managed to slip away from the crowded event without saying their goodbyes.

to escape from a person who is holding one

She managed to break away from her captor and run to safety.

to secretly flee from a place, typically to avoid arrest or prosecution

The prisoner managed to abscond from the maximum-security prison.

to move at a greater speed than someone or something

Despite his initial lead, the sprinter couldn't outrun the fastest competitor in the final lap.

to run away secretly and marry one's partner

Despite their families' objections, the young couple decided to elope and get married.

(of a man's hair) to cease to grow and become bald from the front hairline

As he aged, he noticed his hair starting to recede.

to reposition oneself to avoid facing a particular individual or object

She instinctively turned away from the unpleasant scene.