Make off

Pro Tip 1/3

Fast Escape

Use 'make off' to describe someone leaving quickly, especially when avoiding trouble or after doing something bad.

After the prank, they made off before anyone saw them.

Pro Tip 2/3

Informal Tone

'Make off' is casual and more common in spoken English or informal writing, like a text message or email.

Let's make off before the crowd gets here.

Pro Tip 3/3

Escape Context

'Make off' is often used when discussing crimes or situations where someone doesn't want to be caught.

The robbers made off in a stolen car.