awol
/ˈeɪwɔl/
adjective
- Absent without permission or explanation, especially from a military or work duty.
- The soldier went AWOL and was later found in a nearby town.
- The employee was marked AWOL after failing to show up for three shifts.
- My cat has been AWOL for two days, and I'm starting to worry.
Antonyms
adverb
- In a manner that is absent without permission or explanation.
- The teenager often goes AWOL when it's time to do chores.
- The team's star player went AWOL just before the big game.
- He went AWOL from the training camp last night.
noun
- A person who is absent without permission, especially from military service.
- The military police were called to bring back the AWOLs.
- The unit had three AWOLs last month.
- The base commander ordered a search for the AWOL.