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Meaning of the word "run away" in English

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run away

US /rʌn əˈweɪ/
UK /rʌn əˈweɪ/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to escape from a place or situation, often secretly or suddenly

Example:
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The child tried to run away from home.
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He decided to run away from his problems instead of facing them.
Synonym:
abscondfleeescapeboltdecamp
2.

to lose control and become wild or unmanageable

Example:
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The horse ran away with its rider.
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The costs of the project started to run away.
Synonym:
boltbreak looseget out of handgo wildspiral out of control
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