Noun
A path used by someone to escape from a dangerous place.
In case of emergency, all personnel must follow the escape routes.
(figuratively) A way out of a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgA strong pursuit, give no time for the enemy to think, take advantage of victory, uproot him, cut off his escape route. Alexander Suvorov
Every person should have their escape route planned. I think everyone has an apocalypse fantasy, what would I do in the event of the end of the world, and we just basically - me and Nick - said what would we do, where would we head? Simon Pegg
In the long term, it is desirable that the human race, faced with the prospect of extinction on Earth, should prepare an escape route for itself to another inhabitable planet. Paul Johnson
Music is the reason I'm doing movies; I do credit that. But acting is an escape route for me. Bow Wow
A common manifestation involves needing to be in constant view of a door or other escape route. Source: Internet
According to Gul, the smuggler escorting them also opened fire—blocking off their escape route. Source: Internet