Looking for the meaning of the word ESCAPING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ESCAPING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Escape
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French eschaper, based on medieval Latin ex- ‘out’ + cappa ‘cloak’. Compare with escapade
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈskeɪp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
break free from confinement or control
Short Definition:break free
Examples:- two burglars have just escaped from prison
Definition:
fail to be noticed or remembered by (someone)
Short Definition:fail to be noticed
Examples:- the name escaped him
- it may have escaped your notice, but this is not a hotel
Definition:
interrupt (an operation) by means of the escape key.
Short Definition:interrupt operation by means of escape key
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