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AWOL

|A/WOL|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈeɪˌwɔl/

🇬🇧

/ˈeɪˌwɒl/

unauthorized absence

Etymology
Etymology Information

'AWOL' originates from the military acronym 'Absent Without Official Leave'.

Historical Evolution

'AWOL' was initially used in military contexts and has since been adopted into civilian language.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'absent without permission in a military context', but now it can refer to any unauthorized absence.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

absent Without Official Leave; used to describe someone who is absent from their post without permission.

The soldier was declared AWOL after failing to report for duty.

Synonyms

absentmissing

Antonyms

presentaccounted for

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Idioms

go AWOL

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45