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to run off
[phrase form: run]
01
fugir com, ir embora com
to leave somewhere with something that one does not own
Intransitive: to run off with sth
Exemplos
A stranger ran off with the tourist's camera when they were n't looking.
Um estranho fugiu com a câmera do turista quando eles não estavam olhando.
02
imprimir, fotocopiar
to produce copies of a document or image typically using a photocopier or printer
Transitive: to run off a document or copy
Exemplos
He ran a stack of resumes off to send out for job applications.
Ele imprimiu uma pilha de currículos para enviar para candidaturas de emprego.
03
expulsar, afugentar
to make someone or something leave a place
Transitive: to run off sb
Exemplos
The authorities had to run off protesters from the restricted area.
As autoridades tiveram que expulsar os manifestantes da área restrita.
04
fugir, escapulir
to depart abruptly as if in a hurry or with a sense of urgency
Transitive: to run off a place | to run off from a place
Exemplos
The politician ran off from the press conference, avoiding difficult questions from reporters.
O político fugiu da coletiva de imprensa, evitando perguntas difíceis dos repórteres.
05
desempatar, realizar um segundo turno
to decide the winner of a contest or competition by holding a second or subsequent round of voting or competition between the top candidates or teams
Transitive: to run off a competition
Exemplos
The election was so close they had to run off the vote between the two top candidates.
A eleição foi tão apertada que tiveram que realizar um segundo turno entre os dois principais candidatos.
06
fugir, escapulir
to unexpectedly and secretly leave with one's lover, often a secret or new romantic partner
Intransitive
Exemplos
Jane found out that her partner had run off with a colleague from work, leaving their relationship in shambles.
Jane descobriu que seu parceiro havia fugido com um colega de trabalho, deixando seu relacionamento em ruínas.
07
improvisar, fazer às pressas
to quickly and easily produce a written work, often without much effort or care
Transitive: to run off a written work
Exemplos
The author had to run her final draft off before the manuscript deadline.
A autora teve que improvisar seu rascunho final antes do prazo do manuscrito.
08
funcionar com, operar com
to operate using a particular energy source or fuel
Transitive: to run off a particular energy source
Exemplos
The factory machinery can run off standard electricity or a backup generator.
A maquinaria da fábrica pode funcionar com eletricidade padrão ou um gerador de backup.
09
ter diarreia, sofrer de diarreia
to have frequent, watery bowel movements
Intransitive
Exemplos
The bad seafood made the entire group run off.
Os frutos do mar estragados fizeram com que todo o grupo tivesse diarreia.
