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    runaway
    /ˈrʌnəweɪ/

    noun

    • 1. a person who has run away, especially from their family or an institution: "a teenage runaway"
    • 2. an animal or vehicle that is running out of control: "a runaway train" Similar out of controlescapedlooseon the loose

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUNAWAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of runaway as an adjective, noun, and phrase in English. Find out how to use runaway to describe someone who has escaped, something that is out of control, or a sudden success.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › runawayRunaway Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word runaway as a noun, adjective, and verb. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for runaway.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUN AWAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to avoid dealing with a problem or difficult situation: run away from She accused him of running away from his responsibilities. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of run away from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRUNAWAY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    RUNAWAY meaning: 1. having escaped or run away from somewhere: 2. out of control: 3. Runaway success is…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › runawayRUNAWAY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    (of a horse or other animal) having escaped from the control of the rider or driver. pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping: a runaway marriage. easily won, as a contest: a runaway victory at the polls. Synonyms: complete, absolute. unchecked; rampant: runaway prices.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRUNAWAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of runaway as an adjective, noun, and adjective noun, with synonyms and example sentences. Find out how to use runaway to describe a situation, a person, or a vehicle that is out of control or escaping.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › runawayRunaway - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A runaway is a person — often a child or teenager — who leaves home. A runaway is usually unhappy at home, and most runaways have families that are desperate to find them.