noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
acting rashly; running wild; rampaging
Broad use for reckless, out-of-control behavior by people, vehicles, or abstract things like emotions or plans. Often used in news about dangerous driving or uncontrolled situations.
飲酒運転の車が暴走して歩道に突っ込んだ。
A car driven by a drunk driver went out of control and crashed onto the sidewalk.
He lost control in anger and said terrible things to his boss.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Engineering term for a process that escapes normal control, such as a chemical reaction or a machine running beyond safe limits.
原子炉で核反応が暴走すると大事故につながる。
If a nuclear reaction runs away in a reactor, it leads to a major accident.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
reckless baserunning
Baseball term for overly aggressive or ill-judged baserunning that often results in an out.
ランナーが暴走して三塁でタッチアウトになった。
The runner made a reckless dash and was tagged out at third base.