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runaway

[ˈrʌnəweɪ]

runaway Definition

  • 1a person or animal that has run away, especially from their owner or home
  • 2an event or situation that is out of control and difficult to stop
  • 3a vehicle or machine that moves without anyone controlling it

Using runaway: Examples

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

  • Example

    The police are searching for a runaway teenager.

  • Example

    The horse was a runaway and couldn't be stopped.

  • Example

    The stock market experienced a runaway rally.

  • Example

    The car became a runaway when the driver lost control.

runaway Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for runaway

Antonyms for runaway

Idioms Using runaway

  • a situation where prices rise rapidly and uncontrollably

    Example

    The country's economy was crippled by runaway inflation.

  • a jury that reaches a verdict based on bias or prejudice rather than on the evidence presented in court

    Example

    The defense attorney accused the prosecution of trying to create a runaway jury by introducing irrelevant evidence.

  • a song, movie, or other work of art that becomes extremely popular very quickly

    Example

    The band's latest single was a runaway hit, topping the charts for weeks.

Phrases with runaway

  • runaway success

    something that becomes extremely popular or successful very quickly

    Example

    The new product was a runaway success, selling out within hours of its release.

  • runaway bride/groom

    a person who disappears before their wedding, often leaving their partner at the altar

    Example

    The groom was left standing at the altar when his bride became a runaway bride.

  • a train that is out of control and moving at high speed

    Example

    The movie 'Unstoppable' is about a runaway train that threatens to cause a catastrophic disaster.

Origins of runaway

from the phrasal verb 'run away', meaning 'to flee'

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Summary: runaway in Brief

The term 'runaway' [ˈrʌnəweɪ] refers to a person or animal that has fled, an event or situation that is out of control, or a vehicle or machine that moves without anyone controlling it. Examples include 'The police are searching for a runaway teenager.' and 'The stock market experienced a runaway rally.' Phrases like 'runaway success' and idioms like 'runaway inflation' extend the term to describe rapid and uncontrollable phenomena.