Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the phrase
Run Off.
Run Off - as a verb
Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
Example: "The thief made off with our silver"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abscond12absquatulate23bolt6decamp13go offmake offHypernyms (Closely Related)
flee7fly9take flightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
Example: "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beetle offbolt6bolt outrun outForce to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
Example: "Drive away potential burglars"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chase awaydispel9drive awaydrive offdrive outturn backHypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Run away secretly with one's beloved
Example: "The young couple eloped and got married in las vegas"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elope7Reproduce by xerography
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
photocopy21xerox19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reproduce14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Decide (a contest or competition) by a runoff
Example Sentences
"The run off from the heavy rain flooded the streets."
"The chemical run off from the factory polluted the nearby river."
"After the race, there was a run off to determine the winner."
"The run off from the oil spill reached the coastline."
"During the winter, there is a run off of melted snow into the rivers."
