Definitions

1. noun

a sudden and secretive departure, especially of a person who is to be married, without the knowledge or consent of their family or friends

“The couple’s surprise elopement to Las Vegas was kept a secret until they returned home.”

2. noun

the act of secretly taking someone away, especially to get married

“The elopement was facilitated by a friend who drove them to the wedding chapel.”

3. verb

to secretly take someone away, especially to get married

“They eloped to avoid their families’ disapproval of their relationship.”