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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
Examples
The mischievous kids ran off with candy from the store without paying.
02
to produce copies of a document or image typically using a photocopier or printer
Transitive: to run off a document or copy
Examples
She ran off multiple copies of the report for distribution to the team.
03
to make someone or something leave a place
Transitive: to run off sb
Examples
The teacher had to run off the disruptive students from the classroom.
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
Examples
He ran off the stage, leaving the audience in awe of his energetic performance.
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
Examples
Due to a tie, they had to run off the election to determine the winner.
06
to unexpectedly and secretly leave with one's lover, often a secret or new romantic partner
Intransitive
Examples
Against their families ' wishes, they decided to run off and get married in a small, private ceremony.
07
to quickly and easily produce a written work, often without much effort or care
Transitive: to run off a written work
Examples
She had to run off a last-minute report for the meeting.
08
to operate using a particular energy source or fuel
Transitive: to run off a particular energy source
Examples
This car can run off electricity, making it eco-friendly and cost-effective.
09
to have frequent, watery bowel movements
Intransitive
Examples
She could n't go to the picnic because she was running off all day.
