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   AWOL

   /ˈāˌwôl/

   adjective

   • 1. absent without official leave but without intent to desert: "we not only dealt with the enemy but with servicemen who had gone AWOL"
   • ▪ absent from where one should be; missing: "if, having been treated in this way, students go AWOL, no one should be surprised"

   Word Origin late 19th century: acronym from absent without (official) leave.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   The meaning of AWOL is absent without leave; broadly : absent often without notice or permission. How to use AWOL in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAWOL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AWOL is an abbreviation for absent without leave, used to describe a member of the armed forces who is away without permission. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of this term with examples and translations.

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   If someone in the Armed Forces goes AWOL, they leave their post without the permission of a superior officer. AWOL is an abbreviation for 'absent without leave'. The troops went AWOL to express their complaints about the camp.

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   AWOL definition: away from military duties without permission, but without the intention of deserting.. See examples of AWOL used in a sentence.

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   Jul 1, 2024 · one who is away or absent without leave.

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   AWOL is an acronym for absence without leave, a military term for being absent from duty without permission. Learn how to pronounce, spell and cite this word, and see its earliest known use and related phrases.

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   AWOL is an abbreviation for absent without leave, meaning to be away from military duties without permission but without deserting. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and translations of AWOL in this comprehensive online dictionary.