runaway

Everyday

1. noun A person, often a child or teenager, who has run away from home or from somewhere. tree →
2. adjective Out of control: a runaway train, a runaway horse. tree →
3. adjective Happening very fast or very easily: a runaway success, a runaway winner. tree →

In the lessons

In stories runaways often set out on adventures, but in safety lessons pupils learn that running away is dangerous and that a trusted adult or a helpline (like Childline in the UK, Kids Helpline in Australia) can help with problems at home. A «runaway win» means an easy, big win. Phrases: «a runaway train», «a runaway success», «teenage runaways».

Examples

• The runaway train sped down the hill. tree →
• The book was a runaway success. tree →
• Police found the runaway safe at the bus station. tree →
• The runaway horse galloped through the village. tree →
• She was the runaway winner of the race. tree →
• If you think about running away, talk to someone at Childline. tree →

Note

One word as noun/adjective; the verb is two words: «run away» (ran away). Countable noun.