Run away with characters in Ravel opera (5)
I believe the answer is:
elope
'run away' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'characters in ravel opera' is the wordplay.
'characters in' indicates a hidden word.
'ELOPE' is hidden within 'ravel opera'.
'with' is the link.
(Other definitions for elope that I've seen before include "go off to the match?" , "Run away with lover" , "Run away with one's beloved" , "Abscond for amorous purposes" , "Run away secretly to marry" .)