English Verbs Referring to "Movement Away from Something"

to go

Verb

g

o

oʊ

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to travel or move from one location to another

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stay in place

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

They have to go to New York for a crucial meeting with clients.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to leave

Verb

l

ea

i

v

e

to go away from somewhere

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arrive

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intransitive

to depart

Verb

d

e

ɪ

p

a

ɑ

r

t

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

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come

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intransitive

to get out

Verb

/ɡɛt ˈaʊt/

to leave somewhere such as a room, building, etc.

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enter

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

get

phrase's particle

out

to go away

Verb

/ɡˌoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/

to move from a person or place

go head proceed set off

come

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

go

phrase's particle

away

to emigrate

Verb

e

ɛ

m

i

ə

g

r

a

eɪ

t

e

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

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immigrate

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to leave behind

Verb

/lˈiːv bɪhˈaɪnd/

to leave without taking someone or something with one

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

leave

phrase's particle

behind

to run off

Verb

/ɹˈʌn ˈɔf/

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

run

phrase's particle

off

to walk out

Verb

/wˈɔːk ˈaʊt/

to leave suddenly, especially to show discontent

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

walk

phrase's particle

out

to make off

Verb

/mˌeɪk ˈɔf/

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

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

make

phrase's particle

off

to absquatulate

Verb

a

b

s

q

k

u

w

a

ɑ:

t

ʧ

u

ʊ

l

a

eɪ

t

e

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

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to scram

Verb

s

c

k

r

a

æ

m

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

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Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to egress

Verb

e

ɪ

g

r

e

ɛ

ss

s

to come out of or leave a place

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

to move on

Verb

/mˈuːv ˈɑːn/

to depart or leave a specific location

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

move

phrase's particle

on

to exit

Verb

e

ɛ

x

gz

i

ɪ

t

to leave a place, vehicle, etc.

go head proceed set off

enter

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to abandon

Verb

a

ə

b

a

æ

n

d

o

ə

n

to leave a place, especially because it is difficult or dangerous to stay

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

to desert

Verb

d

e

ɛ

s

z

e

ə

r

t

to abandon or leave a place, typically suddenly or without intending to return

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

to evacuate

Verb

e

i

v

a

æ

c

k

u

j

a

əeɪ

t

e

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

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Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to vacate

Verb

v

a

eɪ

c

k

a

eɪ

t

e

to move out of or exit a place that one previously occupied

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to move away

Verb

/mˈuːv ɐwˈeɪ/

to go to live in another area

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

move

phrase's particle

away

to move out

Verb

/ˈmuv ˈaʊt/

to change the place we live or work

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move in

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

move

phrase's particle

out

to flee

Verb

f

l

ee

i

to escape danger or from a place

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Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to escape

Verb

e

ɪ

s

c

k

a

eɪ

p

e

to get away from captivity

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Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to run away

Verb

/ɹˈʌn ɐwˈeɪ/

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

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

run

phrase's particle

away

to fly

Verb

f

l

y

aɪ

to move away from something quickly, often with a sense of urgency or as a response to danger

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to scarper

Verb

s

c

k

a

ɑ:

r

p

e

ə

r

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

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to slip away

Verb

/slˈɪp ɐwˈeɪ/

to depart quietly and without being noticed

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

slip

phrase's particle

away

to break away

Verb

/bɹˈeɪk ɐwˈeɪ/

to escape from a person who is holding one

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intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

break

phrase's particle

away

to abscond

Verb

a

æ

b

s

c

k

o

ɑ

n

d

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

go head proceed set off

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intransitive

to outrun

Verb

o

a

u

ʊ

t

r

u

ə

n

to move at a greater speed than someone or something

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

to elope

Verb

e

ɪ

l

o

oʊ

p

e

to run away secretly and marry one's partner

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to recede

Verb

/ɹɪˈsid/

to move back or withdraw from a previous position or state

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advance

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intransitive

to turn away

Verb

/tˈɜːn ɐwˈeɪ/

to reposition oneself to avoid facing a particular individual or object

go head proceed set off

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

turn

phrase's particle

away

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