Run off Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɔf
RUN-awf
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒf
run-OFF
Definition
To leave quickly, often to escape from somewhere or someone, usually by running. It can also refer to someone suddenly leaving a place without notice.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken English, especially when talking about escape or elopement ('run off with someone'). Often suggests leaving unexpectedly. Not used literally for water/fluids (that's 'runoff').
Spanish: escaparse - irse corriendo - huirPortuguese (BR): fugir - sair correndo - escaparPortuguese (PT): fugir - escapar - sair a correrChinese (Simplified): 逃跑 - 跑掉Chinese (Traditional): 逃跑 - 跑掉Hindi: भाग जाना - भाग निकलनाArabic: يفرّ - يهربBengali: পালিয়ে যাওয়া - হুট করে চলে যাওয়াRussian: убежать - скрыться - сбежатьJapanese: 逃げ出す - 逃げ去るVietnamese: bỏ chạy - trốn điKorean: 달아나다 - 도망가다Turkish: kaçmak - kaçıp gitmekUrdu: بھاگ جانا - چپکے سے نکل جاناIndonesian: chạy đi - bỏ trốn
Example Sentences
The thief tried to run off with her purse.
basic
My dog likes to run off when the gate is open.
basic
Don't run off without telling me.
basic
She got upset and just ran off without saying a word.
natural
I can't believe he ran off and left all the work to us!
natural
They decided to run off together and get married in secret.
natural