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walk away from

B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To choose to leave something behind — like a job, a relationship, or a problem — and not deal with it anymore.

Literal meaning: To walk in a direction away from something specific — fairly transparent.

Meanings

1 B1 idiomatic neutral

To deliberately leave or abandon a commitment, relationship, or situation.

"She finally found the courage to walk away from the toxic relationship."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral

To survive an accident or dangerous situation by walking away from it physically.

"He walked away from the explosion with nothing worse than a torn jacket."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B2 idiomatic neutral

To decline or withdraw from a business deal or negotiation.

"The company chose to walk away from the merger when the conditions changed."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Closely related to 'walk away' but always takes a specific object. Often implies a decisive, voluntary choice to abandon something. Frequently used in emotional or dramatic contexts. Also used in literal physical contexts.

Commonly used with

relationship deal career responsibility accident negotiation

Forms

Base
walk away from
I/you/we/they
3rd person
walks away from
he/she/it
Past simple
walked away from
yesterday
Past participle
walked away from
have + pp
-ing form
walking away from
continuous

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Synonyms

leave behind abandon desert turn one's back on give up quit

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