getawaydriver
nounUK /ˈɡetəweɪ ˌdraɪvə/
US /ˈɡetəweɪ ˌdraɪvər/
A person who drives a car fast to help someone escape after doing something bad.
The bank robbers had a getaway driver waiting outside.
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2. A driver who helps criminals flee from the scene of a crime.
Police caught the getaway driver two miles from the bank.
3. In movies and games, a character whose job is to drive the escape vehicle.
In the game, you play the getaway driver for a crew of thieves.
4. Informally, anyone who drives friends away quickly from a place.
After the party ended abruptly, she became the getaway driver for her friends.