nounπShareA person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions."Runaway children are vulnerable to criminal exploitation."personanimalorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control."The runaway train sped through the station, narrowly avoiding a collision. "vehicledisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.""The runaway train sped down the tracks, unable to stop." "processconditionsituationdisastersystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of running away, especially of a horse or teams."The runaway frightened the other horses in the stable. "actionvehicleanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn overwhelming victory."The home side won in a runaway."outcomeachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving run away; escaped; fugitive"a runaway thief"actionsituationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEasily won, as a contest"a runaway victory at the polls"outcomesportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUnchecked; rampant"runaway prices"tendencyconditionsituationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDeserting 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."The runaway delegates nominated their own candidate."groupattitudeactionsocietymoralpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
