1 B2 idiomatic neutral
to leave secretly with another person, especially a romantic partner, to start a new life or relationship elsewhere
"They planned to run away together after graduation."
inseparable
run away together
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
to leave secretly with another person, especially for love or adventure
In plain English
to leave together in secret, often because you are in love
What does "run away together" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Often used for romantic situations. Can sound literary, dramatic, or old-fashioned depending on context.
Words that pair with "run away together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
lovers young couple secretly marry future parents
How to conjugate "run away together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
run away together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
runs away together
he/she/it
Past simple
ran away together
yesterday
Past participle
run away together
have + pp
-ing form
running away together
continuous
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