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run off - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
run off
Definition
(verb) run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
Synonyms
:
abscond
,
absquatulate
,
bolt
,
decamp
,
go off
,
make off
Example Sentence
The thief made off with our silver
the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe
Definition
(verb) leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
Synonyms
:
beetle off
,
bolt
,
bolt out
,
run out
Example Sentence
The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas
When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out
Definition
(verb) force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
Synonyms
:
chase away
,
dispel
,
drive away
,
drive off
,
drive out
,
turn back
Example Sentence
Drive away potential burglars
drive away bad thoughts
dispel doubts
The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers
Definition
(verb) run away secretly with one's beloved
Synonyms
:
elope
Example Sentence
The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas
Definition
(verb) run off as waste
Synonyms
:
waste
Example Sentence
The water wastes back into the ocean
Definition
(verb) reproduce by xerography
Synonyms
:
photocopy
,
xerox
Definition
(verb) decide (a contest or competition) by a runoff
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