1run away
To flee by running.
The crowd had to run away from the burning structure with only the clothes on their backs.
2run away
To leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.
The little boy was unhappy about having to take a bath every day and decided to run away from home.
3run away
escape
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