| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
run away [rʌn əˈweɪ] | escape by running |
Other meanings
- leave home secretly
- avoid responsibility
- elope (run away to marry secretly)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "run away"
- The little boy ran away from home.
The little boy — убежализ дома. - She ran away to avoid the punishment.
Она — сбежала, чтобы избежать наказания. - They ran away together and got married in secret.
Они — сбежаливместе и тайно поженились.
Features of Using "run away"
Often used for children or teenagers leaving home; commonly appears in stories and informal speech.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb run
run out
to use all of something and have none left
run into
meet someone unexpectedly
run behind
to be late or delayed
run through
to go over or rehearse something quickly
run across
to find something or someone by chance
🔗 Learn more about the irregular verb run, including its forms and usage.