Meaning of run off

Definition of run off

(verb) run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"
leave suddenly and as if in a hurry; "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"; "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out"
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; "Drive away potential burglars"; "drive away bad thoughts"; "dispel doubts"; "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers"
run away secretly with one's beloved; "The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas"
run off as waste; "The water wastes back into the ocean"
decide (a contest or competition) by a runoff

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