Shakespeare could run off a play in just a couple of days.
4
Of a liquid To pour or spill off or over.
They kept a barrel to store rainwater that has run off the roof.
5
To cause to flow away.
to run off a charge of molten metal from a furnace
6
To chase someone away.
Near-synonyms: chase off, chase away, scare off
If anyone comes into this field, the bull will soon run them off.
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The detective came back to see them the next day to take "additional statements." The boys ^([sic]) dad refused him access to the boys because when they saw him drive up, they burst into tears and hid in their room. Their dad eventually, several days later, had to run the detective off with a shotgun.1983 December 10, Jay, “Who Are The Real Victimizers?”, in Gay Community News, volume 11, number 21, page 16:
7
To operate by a particular energy or fuel source.
This radio runs off batteries.
This radio runs off of batteries.
8
To have diarrhea.
9
To recite, especially items on a list.
Near-synonyms: check off, tick off, rattle off, run down
He ran off the checklist one by one but still missed a couple of items.
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He ran off the items one by one but still missed a couple.
10
To steal (horses).
Near-synonym: make off with
He ran off a pony from the ranch.
run-off
noun
Etymology Deverbal from run off.
1
Alternative Alternative spelling of runoff.
2
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Motor racing, Racing, Sports A run-off area; a paved area around the track at a spot that drivers are likely to go off, as opposed to a gravel trap, grass or a barrier.
Twelve laps later, Leclerc locked up at the first chicane and clattered over the run-off area. Again, Hamilton got a run on him, and this time Leclerc defended robustly through the flat-out Curva Grande, moving very late to block Hamilton to the Ferrari's left.2019 September 8, Andrew Benson, BBC Sport: