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runaway

/ˈrʌnəweɪ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does runaway mean?

noun, verb

A person who runs away, especially from home or from a place where they are living. To leave a place or situation quickly, often because you are afraid or do not want to be there.

Example

"The runaway child was found safe and sound a few hours later. She had run away from home because she was unhappy with her parents."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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