Elope

/Ι›ΛˆlΙ™ΚŠp/

The meaning and definition of Elope, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. (of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.
  2. (of an unmarried person) To run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.

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Origin

From Dutch ontlopen.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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