Meaning & Definition of word "Runaway"

Runaway

/ˈrʌn.ə.weɪ/

1. A person who has run away, especially a child or teenager.
- Example: The organization provides support for runaways who are seeking shelter.
2. A path or road for escape or exit.
- Example: The theater has a designated runaway for emergencies.

1. Having escaped from confinement or control.
- Example: The authorities are searching for a runaway horse that bolted from the farm.
2. Out of control or excessively increasing.
- Example: The company is facing runaway inflation that is affecting its profit margins.

The word 'runaway' comes from the verb 'run' combined with 'away', suggesting the action of fleeing.

runaway success:

A success that is achieved much faster or to a greater extent than expected.

runaway train:

A situation that is spiraling out of control.

runaway bride:

A bride who suddenly cancels her wedding and flees.

fugitive:

A person who has escaped from a place or is hiding.

escape:

To break free from confinement or control.

desertion:

The act of abandoning a duty or position.

Meaning: A person who leaves without informing others, often for adventure or to avoid responsibilities.

Example Sentence: He's a runaway, always looking for the next thrill.

Meaning: Someone who has abruptly quit something, like a job or a relationship.

Example Sentence: She was a runaway from her mundane desk job.