elope

[ɪˈləʊp]

elope Definition

• 1. run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
• 2. escape from somewhere
• 3. abscond

Using elope: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "elope" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  They eloped to Las Vegas and got married in a small chapel.

• Example

  The prisoner managed to elope from the prison.

• Example

  She eloped with her boyfriend and left a note for her parents.

• Example

  The couple decided to elope to avoid the drama of a big wedding.

elope Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for elope

• abscond
• flee
• escape
• bolt
• run away

Antonyms for elope

• marry with consent
• stay put

Idioms Using elope

• a narrow escape

  a situation where someone manages to avoid danger or trouble by a very small margin

  Example

  The couple had a narrow escape when they eloped to Las Vegas and got married in a small chapel.

• take flight

  to run away or escape from a situation

  Example

  The couple decided to take flight and elope to avoid the drama of a big wedding.

• make a break for it

  to suddenly run away or escape from a situation

  Example

  The prisoner managed to make a break for it and elope from the prison.

Phrases with elope

• elope with someone

  run away with someone in order to get married, especially without parental consent

  Example

  They eloped with each other and got married in a small chapel.

• elope to somewhere

  run away to somewhere in order to get married, especially without parental consent

  Example

  They eloped to Las Vegas and got married in a small chapel.

• elope from somewhere

  escape or run away from somewhere

  Example

  The prisoner managed to elope from the prison.

Origins of elope

from Middle Dutch 'lopen', meaning 'run away'

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Summary: elope in Brief

'Elope' [ɪˈləʊp] means to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent. It can also mean to escape from somewhere. The term is often used to describe couples who decide to get married in a private ceremony, avoiding the drama of a big wedding. Phrases like 'elope with someone' and 'elope to somewhere' are commonly used to describe the act of running away to get married.