Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elope
verb
/ɪˈloʊp/
Definition
To run away secretly to get married.
Examples
- After months of planning, they decided to elope to a beach in Hawaii.
- She felt the need to elope rather than going through a large wedding with family tensions.
Meaning
Elope refers to the act of leaving home secretly with the intention of marrying, often without parental consent.
Synonyms
- run away
- flee
- outlaw
- escape
