runaway

English

/ˈɹʌnəweɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
  • A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.
  • (usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.
  • The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.
  • An overwhelming victory.

Etymology

Compound from English run + English away.

Origin

English

away

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