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AWOL - What does it mean?

Definition of 'AWOL'

English

Alternative forms

* awol * *

Adjective

(-)
  • (military|and|generic) Absent without leave (permission).
  • The Army had a lot of AWOL soldiers.

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (military) Absence without proper authority from the properly appointed place of duty, or from unit, organization, or other place of duty at which one is required to be at the time prescribed.
  • (military) A person who holds AWOL status.
  • (generic) Somebody who is absent without permission.
  • (figuratively) Someone or something missing.
  • See also

    * UA – Unauthorized Absence

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    Similar to 'AWOL'

    AOL, AAL, ALL, ALLL