Spirit away Meaning in English

expression

US

SPIR-it uh-WAY

UK

SPIR-it uh-WAY

Definition

To take someone or something away quickly and secretly, so that others do not notice, often creating a mysterious or magical feeling.

Usage & Nuances

Semi-formal, often used in stories, news, or when describing a sudden and mysterious disappearance. Common with people or valuable objects. Not used for ordinary taking; implies stealth and surprise.

• Spanish: llevarse en secreto - desaparecer (misteriosamente)
• Portuguese (BR): sequestrar silenciosamente - desaparecer (misteriosamente)
• Portuguese (PT): sequestrar silenciosamente - desaparecer (misteriosamente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 悄悄带走 - 神秘消失
• Chinese (Traditional): 悄悄帶走 - 神祕消失
• Hindi: चुपचाप ले जाना - रहस्यमय ढंग से गायब करना
• Arabic: اختطف سراً - أُخذ بشكل غامض
• Bengali: গোপনে সরিয়ে নেওয়া - চুপিচুপিতে অপহরণ করা
• Russian: незаметно увезти - тайно увести
• Japanese: こっそり連れ去る - 秘密裏に持ち去る
• Vietnamese: lặng lẽ đưa đi - lén mang đi
• Korean: 몰래 데려가다 - 은밀하게 빼돌리다
• Turkish: gizlice kaçırmak - sessizce ortadan kaybetmek
• Urdu: چپکے سے لے جانا - پراسرار طور پر غائب کرنا
• Indonesian: membawa diam-diam - menyelundupkan diam-diam

Example Sentences

The thief managed to spirit away the painting before anyone noticed.

basic

She was spirited away by strangers in the night.

basic

Important documents were spirited away from the office.

basic

Rumor has it the gold was spirited away before the police arrived.

natural

It felt like time itself had been spirited away.

natural

They managed to spirit away the evidence right under everyone's noses.

natural