escaping

[ih-skey-ping]

escaping Definition

• 1. the act of getting away or breaking free from something or someone
• 2. leaking or seeping out of a container or confined space

Using escaping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "escaping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The prisoner attempted escaping from the jail.

• Example

  The gas was escaping from the cylinder.

• Example

  The water was escaping through the cracks in the dam.

escaping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for escaping

• flight
• fleeing
• leakage
• running away
• seepage

Antonyms for escaping

• capture
• confinement
• containment

Phrases with escaping

• escape artist

  a person who is skilled at getting out of difficult situations, especially ones that involve physical restraints or confinement

  Example

  The magician was known as an escape artist for his ability to get out of locked boxes and chains.

• escape hatch

  a means of escape or a way out of a difficult situation

  Example

  The company had an escape hatch in case the merger didn't work out.

• escape velocity

  the minimum speed needed to break free from the gravitational pull of a celestial body

  Example

  The rocket had to reach escape velocity to leave Earth's orbit.

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Summary: escaping in Brief

The term 'escaping' [ih-skey-ping] refers to the act of getting away or breaking free from something or someone, such as a prisoner escaping from jail. It can also refer to leaking or seeping out of a container or confined space, like gas escaping from a cylinder. Phrases like 'escape artist' and 'escape hatch' extend the concept of escaping to denote a person skilled at getting out of difficult situations and a means of escape from a difficult situation, respectively.