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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Down' & 'Away' - Moving, Leaving, or Escaping (Away)

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Down' & 'Away'
to break away

to escape from a person who is holding one

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

to make someone leave

Ex: A family emergency called him away from the party. 
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to come away

to leave somewhere having a certain impression or feeling

Ex: She came away feeling upset. 
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to drag away from

to forcefully remove someone or something from a particular place or activity

Ex: The security personnel had to drag the unruly spectator away from the concert venue. 
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to drive away

to cause someone or something to leave or go away, often by force or persuasion

Ex: The loud noise from the construction site began to drive away the wildlife in the area. 
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to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

Ex: The thief tried to get away, but the police quickly caught him. 
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to get away with

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: Some white-collar criminals try to get away with embezzling money from their companies. 
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to go away

to move from a person or place

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

to go to live in another area

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

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

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

to ask or cause someone to leave a place or situation, usually as a punishment or because of unwanted behavior

Ex: She decided to send her toxic friend away after years of unhealthy friendship. 
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to slip away

to depart quietly and without being noticed

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

to avoid someone or something that might have a negative impact on one

Ex: After the breakup, Sarah decided to stay away from her ex-boyfriend to give herself space and time to heal. 
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to steal away

to leave a place quietly, typically to avoid being noticed

Ex: The actress managed to steal away from the film set without the paparazzi spotting her. 
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