[General] a few connotations of "get away"

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expressions in bold in the following sentences?

This dog is dangerous; if it gets away it will bite the children.

The suspect ran down the street and got away.

Someone left the door open, and the puppy got away.

The bank robbers used a stolen car to get away.

They got away with all the money.

get away = break free, escape

As Jim was trying the bat, it got away from him and hit Tom.

Mary tried to catch a butterfly, but it got away from her.

get away = become free from being held or controlled

If Mr. Graham can get away from his store this afternoon, he will take Johnny fishing.

Can you get away for a holiday?

I couldn't get away any sooner.

get away = succeed in leaving

We got away early in the morning on the first day of our vacation.

The race got away to a fast start.

get away = to begin; start

The doctors told him to get her away from it all.

get away = lead away

He always gets away with it.

Bill often cheats on exams but usually gets away with it.

get away with = escape the consequences or blame for

You'll never get away with it.

He won’t get away with it.

He got away with a mere apology. (he got off cheap this time)

Thank you for your efforts.

Regards,

V.

 

[fighting spirit]

Maybe a native speaker could tell you if you're 100% right. However, it seems good to me.

But, what do you mean: As Jim was trying the bat...
Did you wanted to say: As Jim was trying to catch the bat?

 

[vil]

Hi fighting spirit,

Thank you for your kindness.

Here a few words concerning my interpretation of the phrase “try the bat”

try = examine; put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
try = make an effort try the door

YouTube - Akadema Catapult Ice 31/28 Bat Demo with North Texas Baseball

Try the bat out by playing pickup games with friends.

Regards,

V.