noun🔗ShareA 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."personanimalactionsocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control."The train dispatcher watched in horror as the runaways sped down the tracks, unable to stop. "vehiclemachinedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium."The runaways in the factory caused a complete system failure, forcing everyone to evacuate. "processoutcomeconditionsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of running away, especially of a horse or teams."The runaways caused chaos in the town square as the horses bolted, dragging the empty carriage behind them. "actionanimalvehicleeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn overwhelming victory."The home side won in a runaway."outcomesportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
