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Definition of runaway adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

runaway

adjective
 
/ˈrʌnəweɪ/
 
/ˈrʌnəweɪ/
[only before noun]
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  1. (of a person) having left without telling anyone
    • runaway children
  2. (of an animal or a vehicle) not under the control of its owner, rider or driver
    • a runaway horse/car
  3. happening very easily or quickly, and not able to be controlled
    • a runaway winner/victory
    • the runaway success of her first play
    • runaway inflation
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