Run-off Definition

noun

Alternative spelling of runoff.

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verb

To flee or depart quickly.

Don't run off before the end of the event.
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(idiomatic) To make photocopies, or print.

Please run off a couple dozen more flyers to pass out.
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(idiomatic) To write something quickly.

Shakespeare could run off a play in just a couple of days.
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(of a liquid) To pour or spill off or over.

They kept a barrel to store rainwater that has run off the roof.
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To leave someone without prior advice.

He ran off to France leaving her with all the debts and three children to bring up.
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Run-off Sentence Examples

  • I never would have believed he would run off and leave us like that.

  • These not only pollute the land but the run-off causes water pollution as well.

  • How could Katie run off like that?

  • It would have been easier to run off and leave them.

  • But so far he's staying disciplined (just one run off 18 balls ).

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Words Starting With

RRURUN

Words Ending With

FFFOFF

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