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What does walk away mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word walk away? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see walk,‎ away.
  2. (idiomatic) To withdraw from a problematic situation.
  3. To free oneself from a debt such as a mortgage by abandoning the collateral to the lender. To make a strategic default.
  4. (idiomatic) To survive a challenging or dangerous situation without harm.
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Following defeat by Wexford in the 2003 qualifiers, Hartley decided to walk away.
It is not good enough for these politicians to walk away and ignore the situation.
Maybe then fewer men and women would walk away from parenting responsibilities.
Steven watched them walk away until he felt a sudden sharp whack in the shin.
There is a tendency, at present, for some to simply walk away to avoid becoming involved.
They walk away with a look of feigned understanding while I jiggle away, belly and double chin and all.

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