RUNAWAY

I. noun Date: 1547 one that runs away from danger, duty, or restraint ; fugitive , the act of running away out of control, a one-sided or overwhelming victory, II. adjective Date: 1548 1. running away ; fugitive , leaving to gain special advantages (as lower wages) or avoid disadvantages (as governmental or union restrictions) , accomplished by elopement or during flight, won by or having a long lead , subject to uncontrolled changes , being or operating out of control