make away with

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  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.

Word forms

make away with makes away with making away with made away with

Etymology

From make away + with.

Synonyms

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