Runaway - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Runaway :  adj : completely out of control; "runaway inflation" (noun)
1: an easy victory [syn: blowout, romp, laugher, shoo-in, walkaway]
2: someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops" [syn: fugitive]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Runaway : \Run"a*way`\, n. 1. One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive.

Thou runaway, thou coward, art thou fled? --Shak.

2. The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Runaway : \Run"a*way`\, a. 1. Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.

2. Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Example Usage of Runaway

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