alejarse
to move away, to distance oneself
verb a2
Translation
to move away, to distance oneself
Explanation
Moverse lejos de algo o alguien.
Examples
Decidí alejarme de la situación
Lo mejor es alejarse de personas tóxicas.
Memory Aid
Sound: a-LAY-harse → 'lay' = put away. Picture putting distance between you and someone/something: alejarse = to move away.