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Definition ghost in British English

ghost verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ɡəʊst/
1

to write something for someone else whose name will appear on it as the writer

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2

to end a relationship by simply disappearing, without any explanation; to do this to someone

Example

Being "ghosted" is one of the toughest ways to be dumped.

3

to move people around without trace

Example

No one even knew they were there, they were just ghosted in, did the work, ghosted out.

Definition ghost in British English