elope

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪˈləʊp/

Verb

intransitive of a married person of an unmarried person dated

(intransitive, of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.

Japanese Meaning

駆け落ちする

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Although married, he planned to elope with his mistress and never return.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

既婚者でありながら、彼は愛人と駆け落ちして二度と戻らないつもりだった。

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Sense（1）

(intransitive, of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.

Sense（2）

(intransitive, 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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Sense（3）

(intransitive, dated) To run away from home (for any reason).

He had been intended by his father for trade, but his spirit, soaring above the occupation for which he was designed, from repining led him to resist, and from resisting, to rebel. He eloped from his friends, and contrived to enter the army.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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elopes

（ present singular third-person ）

eloping

（ participle present ）

eloped

（ participle past ）

eloped

（ past ）

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