hit-and-run
—ˌhit-and-ˈrun /ˌhɪt.ənˈrʌn/
Ⅰ adjective [before noun] (ACCIDENT) ► F0 describes a road accident in which the driver who caused the accident drives away without helping the other people involved and without telling the police: » a hit-and-run driver/accidentThesaurus+: ↑Accidents involving vehicles
Ⅱ adjective [before noun] (MILITARY) ► F0 describes a military attack that needs to happen unexpectedly and quickly in order to be successful: » hit-and-run warfareThesaurus+: ↑Attacking and invading |