Meaning of runaway in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.

  Example: Runaway children are vulnerable to criminal exploitation.

• A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.

• (usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.

• The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.

• An overwhelming victory.

  Example: The home side won in a runaway.

adjective

• Having run away; escaped; fugitive

  Example: a runaway thief

• Easily won, as a contest

  Example: a runaway victory at the polls

• Unchecked; rampant

  Example: runaway prices

• Deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.

  Example: The runaway delegates nominated their own candidate.