<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used without object) To run off secretly to be married, usually without the consent or knowledge of one's parents or family.</li><li>To get married in a small ceremony with few or no guests and often without a reception.</li><li>To run away with a lover.</li><li>To leave without permission or notification; escape.</li><li>(Of a patient or person in care) To leave a hospital, care facility, or safe area independently without notifying anyone.</li></ul>