run away from

B1 neutral inseparable transitive

In simple words

to get away from something, or not deal with it

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

common

to leave or escape from a person, place, or danger by running

"The horse ran away from the stable during the storm."

Grammar: inseparable

2 B1 idiomatic neutral

very common

to avoid dealing with a difficult situation, emotion, or responsibility

"You can't keep running away from your problems forever."

"You can run, but you can't hide."
— Common proverb/pop-culture line

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Common both literally and figuratively. The figurative use often suggests fear, weakness, or refusal to face responsibility.

home problem responsibility danger past truth

Base

run away from

I/you/we/they

3rd person

runs away from

he/she/it

Past simple

ran away from

yesterday

Past participle

run away from

have + pp

-ing form

running away from

continuous

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escape from flee from avoid shy away from hide from

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