Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-away
Noun
/ˈrʌn.ə.weɪ/
Definition
A person who has left home secretly, especially to escape from difficult circumstances.
Examples
- The authorities are searching for a run-away who fled from the group home.
- After weeks of searching, they finally found the run-away in another state.
- His actions were motivated by the desire to help a friend who had become a run-away.
Meaning
The term ‘run-away’ refers to someone who escapes from a situation, usually by leaving quickly and unexpectedly.
Synonyms
- Escapee
- Fugitive
- Absconder
- Deserter
- Dropout
