B1adjective · rare

runaway

entlaufen, weggerannt, davongelaufen, außer Kontrolle geraten

Having run away; escaped; fugitive; fleetingHaving run away; escaped; fugitive; fleeting.

/ˈɹʌnəweɪ/

» Tom was killed by a runaway horse.

Meaning

7 senses

(not comparable)Having run away; escaped; fugitive; fleeting.
a runaway thief
entlaufen, davongelaufen, weggerannt
Having run away; escaped; fugitive; fleeting.
(not comparable)Having escaped from the control of the rider or driver.
a runaway donkey
(not comparable)Pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping.
a runaway marriage
(not comparable)Easily won, as a contest.
a runaway victory at the polls
(not comparable)Accelerating out of control.
a runaway train
a runaway greenhouse effect
completely out of control
(not comparable)Unchecked; rampant.
runaway prices
außer Kontrolle geraten, aus dem Ruder gelaufen, außer Rand und Band geraten
(informal, not comparable)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.
The runaway delegates nominated their own candidate.
abtrünnig

22 sentences

Tom was killed by a runaway horse.
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The police are in pursuit of the runaway.
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Tom is a runaway.
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You're a runaway, aren't you?
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Are you runaways?
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By meaning 3

having run away:

unchecked; rampant:

deserting or revolting against one's group, etc.:

Deverbal from run away.

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