Definition
• | One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive. |
• | The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday. |
• | Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse. |
• | Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage. |
• | Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory. |
• | Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller. |