What does "go missing" mean?

To disappear without explanation; to become lost.

What is a synonym for "go missing"?

Common synonyms include: disappeared, vamooses.

Go missing

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
To disappear without explanation; to become lost.
"United's defence went missing in the 47th minute when Kolarov and Negredo combined and the predatory Aguero was once more the beneficiary with a simple side-footed finish."

Synonyms

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disappeared vamooses

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"United's defence went missing in the 47th minute when Kolarov and Negredo combined and the predatory Aguero was once more the beneficiary with a simple side-footed finish."

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