Pronunciation: /eɪwɒl/
noun a military term that stands for 'absent without leave'
A1 The soldier went AWOL during a mission.
A2 The student was declared AWOL after missing classes for a week.
B1 The employee was AWOL for two days without notifying anyone.
B2 The pilot was caught trying to go AWOL before his scheduled flight.
C1 The CEO went AWOL during a crucial business meeting, causing chaos.
C2 The politician's sudden disappearance left everyone wondering if he had gone AWOL.
adjective describing someone who is absent without official permission
A1 The soldier went AWOL from his unit.
A2 The student was declared AWOL after missing classes for a week.
B1 The employee went AWOL without informing their supervisor.
B2 The CEO went AWOL during a critical time for the company.
C1 The politician's sudden disappearance left many wondering if they had gone AWOL.
C2 The famous actor went AWOL from the public eye for several years.
formal The soldier went AWOL and was declared a deserter.
informal John went AWOL from work last Friday.
slang I can't believe she went AWOL on us during the project.
figurative The key witness went AWOL, leaving the case without crucial evidence.
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