Run away
verb
Leave a place or person secretly and suddenly without permission.
His mother is worried because he ran away from home last week.
Often appears as...
- run away from home
- run away with someone
verb
Escape from a place, person or thing that is dangerous or unpleasant.
She ran away from the burning house.
Often appears as...
- run away from danger
- animals run away
verb
Stop being controlled by or dependent on something.
The project ran away with all his savings.
Often appears as...
- costs run away
- budget run away
verb
Win a competition easily.
The team ran away with the championship.
Often appears as...
- run away with the game
- run away with the victory
Usage tips
Sports
verb
Leave a place or person secretly and suddenly without permission.
His mother is worried because he ran away from home last week.
Often appears as...
- run away from home
- run away with someone
verb
Escape from a place, person or thing that is dangerous or unpleasant.
She ran away from the burning house.
Often appears as...
- run away from danger
- animals run away
verb
Stop being controlled by or dependent on something.
The project ran away with all his savings.
Often appears as...
- costs run away
- budget run away
verb
Win a competition easily.
The team ran away with the championship.
Often appears as...
- run away with the game
- run away with the victory
Usage tips
Sports
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Departure
Used when someone leaves without warning, causing surprise or concern.
After the fight, Jake ran away without a word.
Pro Tip 2/3Without Permission
Implies leaving without seeking or receiving approval, often used for minors.
Teenagers often threaten to run away when they're mad at their parents.
Pro Tip 3/3In Secret
The action is done covertly, usually to avoid confrontation or consequences.
She packed a small bag and ran away in the night.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Departure
Used when someone leaves without warning, causing surprise or concern.
After the fight, Jake ran away without a word.
Pro Tip 2/3Without Permission
Implies leaving without seeking or receiving approval, often used for minors.
Teenagers often threaten to run away when they're mad at their parents.
Pro Tip 3/3In Secret
The action is done covertly, usually to avoid confrontation or consequences.
She packed a small bag and ran away in the night.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Departure
Used when someone leaves without warning, causing surprise or concern.
After the fight, Jake ran away without a word.
Pro Tip 2/3Without Permission
Implies leaving without seeking or receiving approval, often used for minors.
Teenagers often threaten to run away when they're mad at their parents.
Pro Tip 3/3In Secret
The action is done covertly, usually to avoid confrontation or consequences.
She packed a small bag and ran away in the night.
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