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What does runaway mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word runaway? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes limitations.
  2. A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.
  3. (usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.
  4. The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.
  5. An overwhelming victory.
Adjective
  1. having run away; escaped; fugitive
    1. (of a horse or other animal) having escaped from the control of the rider or driver
    2. pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping
  2. easily won, as a contest
  3. unchecked; rampant
  4. (informal) deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.
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