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to run off
[phrase form: run]
01
to leave somewhere with something that one does not own
02
to produce copies of a document or image typically using a photocopier or printer
03
to make someone or something leave a place
04
to depart abruptly as if in a hurry or with a sense of urgency
05
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
06
to unexpectedly and secretly leave with one's lover, often a secret or new romantic partner
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to quickly and easily produce a written work, often without much effort or care
08
to operate using a particular energy source or fuel
09
to have frequent, watery bowel movements
Example
The teacher had to run off the disruptive students from the classroom.
Rainwater runs off the roof.
She ran off multiple copies of the report for distribution to the team.
The authorities had to run off protesters from the restricted area.
The factory machinery can run off standard electricity or a backup generator.
