makes a break
- escapesActs of fleeing
- fleesDeparts to escape danger
- boltsThreaded metal fasteners
- runsMoves fast on foot
- dashesShort fast races
getaway · breakout · prison · sprint · freedom · opportunity · chance · luck · split · vanishes · disappears · fugitive · chase · pursuit · hustle · scramble · dash · burst
continuity vs escape
makes a breakstays put
Remains in place
remains · persists · endures · sticks around · lingers
action vs inaction
makes a breakhesitates
Shows momentary indecision
freezes · waits · holds back · balks · bides time