English · Phrasal verb Attested

run away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To flee by running.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tháo chạy bằng việc chạy

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The crowd had to run away from the burning structure with only the clothes on their backs.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bỏ nhà hoặc rời đi mà không thông báo

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become a runaway. (of a device or vehicle)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở thành một thiết bị hoặc phương tiện mất kiểm soát

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “run away” mean?

To flee by running.

Is “run away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.