runaway
/ˈɹʌnəweɪ/noun
Definitions
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
Example: Runaway children are vulnerable to criminal exploitation.
A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.
(usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.
The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.
adjective
Definitions
Having run away; escaped; fugitive
Example: a runaway thief
Easily won, as a contest
Example: a runaway victory at the polls
Unchecked; rampant
Example: runaway prices
Deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.
Example: The runaway delegates nominated their own candidate.