to move away, to go away; to get farther away
Deberían alejarse de aquella mujer.
They should stay away from that woman.
Vimos a la señora Wagner alejarse en bicicleta.
We saw Mrs. Wagner ride away on her bicycle.
— La cinta blanca (2009)
Querrá alejarse de una vida criminal.
He/She will want to distance himself/herself from a life of crime.
— Malcolm X (1992)
El amor debe tener alas para alejarse volando del amor, y volver otra vez.
Love must have wings to fly away from love, and return again.
Deberían alejarse de aquel tipo.
They should stay away from that guy.
La meta parece alejarse a medida que nos acercamos.
The goal seems to move further away as we get closer.