Run off
verb
To leave a place quickly.
The thief ran off as soon as he saw the police.
Often appears as...
- run off in haste
- run off quickly
verb
To copy or print something.
Can you please run off a few more copies of the report?
Often appears as...
- run off a copy
- run off a report
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
When liquid flows away, especially from the surface of a place.
After the heavy rains, the water ran off the field.
Often appears as...
- rain running off
- water running off
verb
To leave someone, especially a wife, husband or family.
He ran off and left his wife and kids without a word.
Often appears as...
- run off with someone
- run off suddenly
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To leave a place quickly.
The thief ran off as soon as he saw the police.
Often appears as...
- run off in haste
- run off quickly
verb
To copy or print something.
Can you please run off a few more copies of the report?
Often appears as...
- run off a copy
- run off a report
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
When liquid flows away, especially from the surface of a place.
After the heavy rains, the water ran off the field.
Often appears as...
- rain running off
- water running off
verb
To leave someone, especially a wife, husband or family.
He ran off and left his wife and kids without a word.
Often appears as...
- run off with someone
- run off suddenly
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Departure
Used to describe someone leaving quickly, often under pressure or in a rush.
He ran off as soon as the bell rang.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Trouble
Suggests escaping from a difficult situation or avoiding problems.
She ran off when the argument started.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Disappearance
Indicates someone leaving suddenly without explanation.
The magician ran off without a trace after the show.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Departure
Used to describe someone leaving quickly, often under pressure or in a rush.
He ran off as soon as the bell rang.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Trouble
Suggests escaping from a difficult situation or avoiding problems.
She ran off when the argument started.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Disappearance
Indicates someone leaving suddenly without explanation.
The magician ran off without a trace after the show.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Departure
Used to describe someone leaving quickly, often under pressure or in a rush.
He ran off as soon as the bell rang.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Trouble
Suggests escaping from a difficult situation or avoiding problems.
She ran off when the argument started.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Disappearance
Indicates someone leaving suddenly without explanation.
The magician ran off without a trace after the show.
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