Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go missing
verb phrase
/ɡoʊ ˈmɪsɪŋ/
Definition
To disappear or be unaccounted for, often without any explanation.
Examples
- After the storm, several boats went missing in the harbor.
- The child was reported to go missing during the picnic.
- Many young cats tend to go missing after they roam outside.
Meaning
The phrase ‘go missing’ is commonly used when someone or something can no longer be located or found. It implies that the subject has vanished unexpectedly, often raising concerns about their safety or well-being.
Synonyms
- disappear
- vanish
- be lost
- be unaccounted for
- go AWOL
