Run away with one's lover (5)

I believe the answer is:

elope

(Other definitions for elope that I've seen before include "leave with lover" , "Run away together" , "Run away in secret" , "escape" , "Abscond for amorous purposes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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