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Moving, Leaving, or Escaping

17 Words

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bail out
1.
bail out
Verb

to pay money to the court to release someone from custody until their trial

We're trying to find ways to bail out the community leader arrested during the demonstration.

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break out
2.
break out
Verb

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

The prisoners attempted to break out during the night.

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chase out
Verb

to scare or force someone or something to leave by running after them aggressively

The farmer had to chase out the stray dogs that were threatening his chickens.

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check out
4.
check out
Verb

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

We'll check out tomorrow morning before our flight.

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clear out
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clear out
Verb

to leave a place or situation suddenly or quickly, often due to danger or dissatisfaction

As the fire alarm sounded, everyone had to clear out of the building immediately.

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drop out
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drop out
Verb

to stop going to school, university, or college before finishing one's studies

Due to personal reasons, she had to make the difficult decision to drop out of college.

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go out
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go out
Verb

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends.

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head out
Verb

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

He needs to head out to the store to pick up some groceries.

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move out
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move out
Verb

to change the place we live or work

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

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peel out
Verb

to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks

At the stoplight, the impatient driver peeled out when it turned green, impressing onlookers with the screech of tires.

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pile out
Verb

to quickly exit a place or vehicle, often without order

As the rain started pouring, people piled out of the park, seeking shelter.

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run out on
Verb

to abandon someone or something unexpectedly

He ran out on his family when they needed him the most.

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13.
show out
Verb

to guide someone to the exit or door as they depart

She showed the departing guests out and thanked them for coming.

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slip out
Verb

to unintentionally reveal a piece of information while engaged in conversation

During the interview, the secret unexpectedly slipped out, revealing details about the upcoming project.

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storm out
Verb

to abruptly and angrily leave a place

During the heated debate, tensions escalated, and one participant decided to storm out in protest.

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walk out
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walk out
Verb

to leave suddenly, especially to show discontent

Feeling unheard, he walked out of the discussion abruptly.

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want out
Verb

to desire to leave a specific place or situation

The athlete wanted out of the competition due to injury concerns.

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