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to run off
[phrase form: run]
01
to leave somewhere with something that one does not own
Intransitive: to run off with sth
02
to produce copies of a document or image typically using a photocopier or printer
Transitive: to run off a document or copy
03
to make someone or something leave a place
Transitive: to run off sb
04
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
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
Transitive: to run off a competition
06
to unexpectedly and secretly leave with one's lover, often a secret or new romantic partner
Intransitive
07
to quickly and easily produce a written work, often without much effort or care
Transitive: to run off a written work
08
to operate using a particular energy source or fuel
Transitive: to run off a particular energy source
09
to have frequent, watery bowel movements
Intransitive
run off
v
Example
The teacher had to run off the disruptive students from the classroom.
She ran off multiple copies of the report for distribution to the team.
Rainwater runs off the roof.
The authorities had to run off protesters from the restricted area.
The factory machinery can run off standard electricity or a backup generator.
