come away verb3 •To become separated from something.The cakes have started to come away from the pan. •To leave a place or cease an activity with a particular mood, knowledge, or provision supplied.Students who read this text should come away with a clear idea of many of the tasks they will be expected to perform as paralegals. — 2002 •To distance oneself (from).He goes to the park to come away from the hustle and bustle of the city. formscame away · coming away · comes away