running away

/ˌrʌnɪŋ əˌweɪ/

Other forms: runnings away

Definitions of running away

1. noun

   the act of leaving (without permission) the place you are expected to be
   types:

   elopement

   the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)

   escape, flight

   the act of escaping physically

   evasion

   the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver

   break, breakout, gaolbreak, jailbreak, prison-breaking, prisonbreak

   an escape from jail

   getaway, lam

   a rapid escape (as by criminals)

   exodus, hegira, hejira

   a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment

   skedaddle

   a hasty flight

   type of:

   act, deed, human action, human activity

   something that people do or cause to happen