Meaning of make away with | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To steal; to escape with ill-gotten gains.
2. To transfer or alienate; hence, to spend; to dissipate.
3. To do away with; to destroy.
4. To be excused from punishment after committing (an offense).
5. To be excused from punishment after committing (an offense). College applicants can make away with a few office referrals and maybe a detention, but students who have been suspended or expelled may not be accepted.
6. College applicants can make away with a few office referrals and maybe a detention, but students who have been suspended or expelled may not be accepted.

Examples

“Thieves made away with £50,000 of jewellery in last night's heist.”

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