elope
word
Definition
To run away secretly with someone, usually to get married without telling family or friends.
Usage & Nuances
'Elope' is slightly old-fashioned and often romantic or rebellious and always means marriage. Common collocations are 'elope with' and 'they eloped.' It suggests secrecy and skipping a traditional wedding.
Spanish: fugarse (para casarse) - escaparse para casarsePortuguese (BR): fugir-se para casar - fugir para casarPortuguese (PT): fugir para casarChinese (Simplified): 私奔Chinese (Traditional): 私奔Hindi: भाग कर शादी करनाArabic: الهروب للزواجBengali: পালিয়ে বিয়ে করা - গোপনে বিয়ে করাRussian: сбежать (чтобы пожениться) - тайно обвенчатьсяJapanese: 駆け落ちするVietnamese: bỏ trốn để kết hônKorean: 도망가서 결혼하다Turkish: kaçıp evlenmekUrdu: چھپ کر شادی کرناIndonesian: kawin lari
Example Sentences
They decided to elope because their families did not approve.
basic
My aunt eloped with her boyfriend when she was young.
basic
If you elope, you don’t need a big wedding.
basic
They secretly planned to elope in Paris and start a new life together.
natural
Some couples choose to elope rather than deal with wedding stress.
natural
Did you hear that Anna and Jake eloped last weekend?
natural