definition of
run off

[1] #1 run off v. 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". wn

[2] #2 run off v. 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". wn

[3] #3 run off v. 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". wn

[4] #4 run off v. run away secretly with one's beloved; "The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas". wn

[5] #5 run off v. run off as waste; "The water wastes back into the ocean". wn