phrasal verb

Run away

Letter RInseparable

Run away

Escape from people, a place or a situation

Meanings

  • Escape from people, a place or a situation (intransitive, International English)
  • Leave home because of problems with other family members or to elope (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • He RAN AWAY from his attackers.
  • She RAN AWAY to avoid a forced marriage.

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