What does the cryptic crossword clue "In hiding run away from home (4)" mean?

The definition is "hiding". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (synonym="run") + OUT (synonym="away from home") = ROUT The answer is ROUT.

In hiding run away from home (4)

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