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Definition of: elope
(i·lōp′) v.i. e·loped, e·lop·ing
1. To run away with a lover, usually to get married.
2. To abscond; run off. [<AF aloper. Cf. OE ahleapen flee]
—e·lope′ment noun
—e·lop′er noun
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