escape
verb
to get away from a very unpleasant situation
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to get to the end of a difficult or dangerous period or situation without any serious problems
to reach a particular place, situation, or state, as a result of great effort or despite great difficulties or opposition
to not be badly harmed or damaged during a difficult period of time
to get out of a bad situation before it gets worse instead of waiting to see whether it will improve
to get out of a situation when it becomes too difficult or unpleasant
to try to avoid dealing with a difficult or unpleasant situation
to get away from a boring social situation
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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