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Meaning of elope

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

elope

Pronunciation:/ɛˈləʊp//ɛˈloʊp/

verb

Definitions

  1. (of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.

  2. (of an unmarried person) To run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.

  3. To run away from home (for any reason).