Shorthand for absent without leave, AWOL describes any person who left without notice or permission in chat or other text-based discussions. Below is an example of how this could be used in chat.

User1: Where is Computerhope? User2: He’s AWOL. User1: Any idea if he’s coming back? User2: Nope. :(

Chat terms, Shorthand

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