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Definition of «runaway»

The term "runaway" refers to something or someone that has escaped from a controlled, expected, or normal state. It can be used in various contexts such as describing an object or person that is escaping or fleeing from confinement, restraint, or supervision; or it could refer to a situation where something unstoppable or out of control is happening. In the case of technology, "runaway" may describe software or hardware that has malfunctioned and is no longer under human control. The term can also be used figuratively to describe a person who is escaping from their problems or responsibilities by leaving a difficult situation without resolving it.

Usage examples

  1. She's a runaway bride who left her groom at the altar.
  2. The parents were frantic when they realized their teenager had become a runaway.
  3. The police were called when a group of runaway horses galloped through the town.
  4. Our team scored a touchdown thanks to a runaway football rolling into the end zone.
  5. The company's stock experienced a runaway growth, doubling its value within a few months.
  6. The runaway train careened down the tracks, causing panic among the passengers.
  7. The detective is searching for a runaway criminal who escaped from prison.
  8. The rain turned into a runaway flood, devastating the coastal town.
  9. The little dog chased after a runaway squirrel, disappearing into the bushes.
  10. The friend's prank quickly escalated into a runaway joke that had everyone laughing uncontrollably.

Phrases with «runaway»

Sentences with «runaway»

  • It's a gorgeous runaway success of a book filled with beautiful, Middle Eastern inspired vegetarian dishes so choosing what to cook was difficult. (hungryaustralian.com)
  • And sadly, the «low fat» campaign seems to be an unstoppable runaway train. (queenketo.com)
  • There are some standards or units of instruction that, for whatever reason, you know aren't going to be runaway hits with students. (edutopia.org)
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