[run.away] n (1547) 1: one that runs away from danger, duty, or restraint: fugitive
2: the act of running away out of control; also: something (as a horse) that is running out of control
3: a one-sided or overwhelming victory
[2]runaway adj (1548) 1 a: running away: fugitive b: leaving to gain special advantages (as lower wages) or avoid disadvantages (as governmental or union restrictions) "~ shipping firms" "a ~ shop"
2: accomplished by elopement or during flight
3: won by or having a long lead "a ~ success"; also: extremely successful "a ~ best-seller"
4: subject to uncontrolled changes "~ inflation"
5: being or operating out of control "a ~ oil well" "a ~ nuclear reactor"