runaway

• Beschreibt etwas, das außer Kontrolle geraten ist, z. B. einen Menschen, der von zu Hause weggelaufen ist, oder einen Prozess, der schnell zunimmt.

Describes something that is out of control, such as a person who has left home, or a process that is escalating rapidly.

1. Completely out of controlB2informal

   Describes a situation, process, or thing that has become impossible to manage or stop.

   Außer Kontrolle geraten

   • The project turned into a runaway success, exceeding all expectations.
   • Runaway inflation is causing serious economic problems.
   • The car became a runaway vehicle when the brakes failed.

   Synonymerampantunbridleduncheckeduncontrollableunmanageableunrestrainedwild

   Antonymecontrollablemanageablerestrained

2. Fleeing or escapedB1formal

   Describes a person or animal that has run away from a place or situation.

   Ausgerissen

   • The police are searching for a runaway teenager.
   • A runaway horse galloped through the streets.
   • The shelter cares for runaway dogs and cats.

   Synonymeat largeescapedfugitiveloosestray

   Antonymecaptive

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die aus einer schwierigen oder unangenehmen Situation geflohen ist, oder auch einen leichten Sieg im Wettkampf.

A noun referring to a person who has fled from a difficult or unpleasant situation, or an easy victory in a competition.

1. Easy victoryB2informal

   A competition or contest that is won by a very large margin, making the outcome obvious early on.

   Leichter Sieg

   • The election was a runaway for the incumbent candidate.
   • The team secured a runaway victory in the championship final.
   • The race turned into a runaway after the first lap.

   Synonymeblowoutlandslidelaugherromproutwalkover

2. Fugitive or escapeeB1formal

   A person who has left their home or situation without permission, often to escape a difficult or unpleasant environment.

   Ausreißer

   • The police are searching for a runaway from a juvenile detention center.
   • She was a runaway who left home at the age of sixteen.
   • The shelter provides support for runaways seeking a safe place.

   Synonymeabsconderdeserterescapeefugitive