runaway
/ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ adjective C2- Having run away; escaped; fugitive; fleeting. · a runaway thief
- Having escaped from the control of the rider or driver. · a runaway donkey
- Pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping. · a runaway marriage
- Easily won, as a contest. · a runaway victory at the polls
- Accelerating out of control. · a runaway train· a runaway greenhouse effect
- Unchecked; rampant. · 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. · The runaway delegates nominated their own candidate.
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