Definitions

1. verb

to be absent without leave, permission, or notice, especially from the military or a place of work.

“The soldier was caught AWOL during the inspection.”

2. noun

a person who is absent without leave, permission, or notice, especially from the military or a place of work.

“He was court-martialed for being AWOL.”

3. adjective

absent without leave, permission, or notice, especially from the military or a place of work.

“The AWOL soldier was finally caught.”