Steal Away is a term that can refer to a variety of activities, including kidnapping, eloping, decamping, and sneaking out. Kidnapping is the act of taking someone away against their will, usually for ransom or other criminal purposes. Eloping is the act of running away with someone, usually to get married without parental consent. Decamping is the act of leaving a place suddenly and secretly. Sneaking out is the act of leaving a place without being noticed. All of these activities involve some form of stealing away, either of oneself or of another person.