AWOL

US /ˈeɪ.wɑːl/

UK /ˈeɪ.wɑːl/

1.

absent from one's post without leave

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The soldier went AWOL after a disagreement with his commanding officer.

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He was declared AWOL when he didn't report for duty.

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deserting absent without leave truant missing

1.

absent from one's post without leave

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He went AWOL from his unit.

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The cat has gone AWOL again.

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absent missing gone deserted