noun
walkaway
Walkaway (noun) means an instance of someone leaving on their own, such as an inmate leaving a facility or a cult member leaving a community; also, a person who does this.
noun
1
An instance of someone leaving on their own, such as an inmate leaving a facility or a cult member leaving a community; also, a person who does this.
"There had been several walkaways from the juvenile center."
2
An easy win in a contest where one side faces little or no real opposition.
"The upcoming election is unlikely to be a walkaway for the encumbent."
"a walkaway victory; a walkaway winner"
3
The closing down of a business by its owner after all its debts and duties have been settled.
4
A property left empty after its owner stops repaying the mortgage, in a case where the lender has also dropped repossession proceedings so as not to bear the costs of owning it.
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Etymology
A deverbal noun, formed from the phrase walk away.
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What is the meaning of walkaway?
"walkaway" (noun) means an instance of someone leaving on their own, such as an inmate leaving a facility or a cult member leaving a community; also, a person who does this.
What is another word for walkaway?
Other words for "walkaway" include laugher, romp, blowout, runaway.
What are the different meanings of walkaway?
"walkaway" has 3 main meanings: 1. An instance of someone leaving on their own, such as an inmate leaving a facility or a cult member leaving a community; also, a person who does this; 2. An easy win in a contest where one side faces little or no real opposition; 3. The closing down of a business by its owner after all its debts and duties have been settled.
