What does awol mean?

Definitions for awol
pronounced as initials or ˈeɪ wɔl, ˈeɪ wɒlawol

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word awol.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. AWOLadjective

    one who is away or absent without leave

  2. truant, awoladjective

    absent without permission

    "truant schoolboys"; "the soldier was AWOL for almost a week"

Wiktionary

  1. AWOLnoun

    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.

  2. AWOLnoun

    A person who holds AWOL status.

  3. AWOLnoun

    Somebody who is absent without permission.

  4. AWOLnoun

    Someone or something missing.

  5. AWOLadjective

    Absent without leave (permission).

    The US Army had a lot of AWOL soldiers.

  6. Etymology: used in the United States military: “Absent WithOut Leave”.

Wikipedia

  1. AWOL

    Desertion is the abandonment of a military duty or post without permission (a pass, liberty or leave) and is done with the intention of not returning. This contrasts with unauthorized absence (UA) or absence without leave (AWOL ), which are temporary forms of absence.

ChatGPT

  1. awol

    AWOL is an acronym for "Absent Without Leave". In military context, it is used to refer to a member of the armed forces who is not present at their post without a valid reason or permission, essentially deserting or being absent from their duty. However, it can also be used in civilian context to refer to someone who is unexpectedly or unacceptably missing from their commitments or responsibilities.

Editors Contribution

  1. AWOL

    Absent Without Official Leave


    Submitted by anonymous on December 5, 2019  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of awol in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of awol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of awol in a Sentence

  1. Ted Cruz:

    Anybody who was AWOL from the battle on the Gang of Eight has no standing as a candidate now to say they will enforce the border.

  2. Xavier Becerra:

    California and states throughout America are prepared to defend our national Clean Car standards even if the Trump administration intends to go AWOL.

  3. Peter Thorne:

    For months, we have been experiencing interruptions of services for people in custody due to our ongoing staffing issues, which have been largely fueled by staff calling in sick or being AWOL. This month, we announced a comprehensive plan to address these issues, and we are moving ahead with that plan, anyone who is able to report to work should do so, because not doing so is unfair to those who are showing up to work, and it’s unfair to the people entrusted to our care.

  4. Mike Lee:

    We are missing in action. We are AWOL.

  5. Beagle Jr.:

    Rarely will you see an individual let back in after an AWOL action, that’s not in line with our Army values, and you’ll see that individual separated permanently.

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