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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.
The thief attempted to run off with a laptop from the coffee shop.
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.
He ran off a set of flyers to promote the upcoming event.
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.
The coach warned that he would run off players who violated team rules.
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.
They ran off a plane, realizing they had boarded the wrong flight at the last moment.
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.
We 'll have to run off the election between the top two candidates.
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.
The young couple ran off in the middle of the night to start their new life together.
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.
The students were instructed to run off a short essay over the weekend.
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.
The flashlight runs off rechargeable batteries, reducing waste and saving money.
09
to have frequent, watery bowel movements
Intransitive
Examples
She could n't go to the picnic because she was running off all day.
Food poisoning left them running off for hours.
