AWOL

adjective

UK/ˈeɪ.wɒl/
US/ˈeɪ.wɑːl/

Definitions of AWOL adjective

  1. After verb

    Used to describe a member of the armed forces who is absent without official permission.

    • He received extra punishment for being AWOL.

    • The soldier went AWOL without any explanation.

    • They were considered AWOL after leaving the base without permission.

Idioms

  • go AWOL

    To be missing from its usual place or to have been stolen; can also refer to a person who has gone missing or deserted.

    My wallet has gone AWOL, I think it might have been stolen.