Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

awol

Adjective

/ˈeɪ.wɔːl/

Definition

AWOL is an acronym that stands for ‘Absent Without Leave’, referring to a military personnel who is absent from their post without permission.

Examples

The soldier was declared AWOL after missing several roll calls.
After a week of his teammates not hearing from him, they feared he might be AWOL.
His prolonged absence from work led to him being labeled as AWOL by his employer.

Meaning

When someone is described as AWOL, it means they have left their post or duty without authorization, often used in a military context, but can also apply informally to anyone who is noticeably missing.