runaway
IPA: rˈʌnʌweɪ
noun
- 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.
adjective
- Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
- (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.
- Easily won, as a contest.
- Accelerating out of control.
- Unchecked; rampant.
- (informal) Deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.
run away
IPA: rˈʌnʌwˈeɪ
verb
- To flee by running.
- To leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.
- To become a runaway. (of a device or vehicle)