Walk away

verb

Word Frequency: 2.5

Definitions

1.verbTo withdraw from a problematic situation.

"Company lawyers told him to walk away from the deal."

2.verbTo free oneself from a debt such as a mortgage by abandoning the collateral to the lender. To make a strategic default.

3.verbTo survive a challenging or dangerous situation without harm.

"The football team walked away with a 1-0 victory."

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