getawayplan

noun

UK /ˈɡetəweɪ plæn/

US /ˈɡetəweɪ plæn/

A plan for how to escape or leave a place quickly.

The thieves had a getaway plan ready before they robbed the bank.

SYNONYMS

escape plan exit strategy flight plan breakout plan

RELATED WORDS

getaway car escape route hideout alibi getaway driver

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A plan for a short vacation or trip.

Our weekend getaway plan includes a cabin by the lake.

3. A strategy for leaving a party or event early without being noticed.

She made a quiet getaway plan so she could leave the party before midnight.

4. In sports, a plan for a player to break away from defenders.

The coach drew up a getaway plan for the winger to sprint past the defense.