elopement

UK
/ɪˈləʊpmənt/
US
/ɪˈloʊpmənt/

Translations

elopementnoun
elopements
pl
Their elopement was a surprise to everyone.
Их побег был сюрпризом для всех.
elopementadjective
UK
/ɪˈləʊpmənt/
US
/ɪˈloʊpmənt/
Used attributively before another noun to denote things related to a secret wedding or act of eloping

Definitions

elopementnoun
The act of running away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.
Their elopement took everyone by surprise, as they had planned the secret wedding for months.
An instance of leaving a place or situation suddenly and secretly.
The elopement of the patient from the hospital caused a major security alert.
elopementadjective
Relating to or intended for an elopement, especially a secret marriage conducted without public announcement.
They chose an elopement package offered by the seaside resort.