Acting recklessly or running wild; losing control and behaving in an uncontrolled, often dangerous manner.
飲酒運転で車が暴走し、けが人が出た。
A car ran wild due to drunk driving, causing injuries.
感情の暴走を止めるのは難しい場合がある。
It can be difficult to stop someone from losing control of their emotions.
暴走族の問題が社会問題になっている。
The problem of bosozoku (delinquent motorcycle gangs) has become a social issue.
In engineering, a runaway process where a system or mechanism becomes uncontrolled and continues beyond intended limits (a 'runaway').
原子炉の暴走を防ぐために厳重な安全対策が必要だ。
Strict safety measures are necessary to prevent a reactor runaway.
エンジンの暴走で車が止まらなくなった。
The car couldn't be stopped because of engine runaway.
In baseball, reckless baserunning — when a runner attempts to advance bases imprudently.
彼の暴走でチームはアウトになってしまった。
His reckless baserunning led the team to an out.