ran off Synonyms

ran off Meaning

ran off

to produce rapidly, water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the ground and finally into streams, to decide by a runoff, to drive away, a final race, contest, or election to decide an earlier one that has not resulted in a decision in favor of any one competitor, run away sense 1, the portion of precipitation on land that ultimately reaches streams often with dissolved or suspended material, to cause to be run or played to a finish, to steal (animals, such as cattle) by driving away, to drive off (someone, such as a trespasser), to decide (a race) by a runoff, to recite, compose, or produce rapidly, carry out, a final contest or election to decide an earlier one that has not given the victory to one competitor, to drain off

ran off Sentence Examples

  1. The frightened deer ran off into the dense undergrowth, its hooves pounding the earth.
  2. As soon as the burglar broke into the house, the homeowner ran off and called the police.
  3. The dog ran off after the frisbee, its tail wagging excitedly.
  4. The children ran off to play in the park, their laughter echoing through the air.
  5. The thief ran off with the stolen goods, disappearing into the crowd.
  6. The injured bird struggled to fly, but eventually ran off into the tall grass.
  7. The politician ran off to avoid answering a difficult question from a reporter.
  8. The fireworks ran off with a loud bang, illuminating the night sky.
  9. The panicked horse ran off down the road, its rider clinging desperately to the saddle.
  10. The water from the broken pipe ran off along the sidewalk, creating a small flood.

FAQs About the word ran off

to produce rapidly, water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the ground and finally into streams, to decide by a runoff, to drive away, a final ra

banished, cast out, booted (out), turned out, expelled, dismissed, drummed (out),ejected, outed, sent packing

took, admitted,received, accepted,took in, welcomed, entertained, housed, sheltered, harbored

The frightened deer ran off into the dense undergrowth, its hooves pounding the earth.

As soon as the burglar broke into the house, the homeowner ran off and called the police.

The dog ran off after the frisbee, its tail wagging excitedly.

The children ran off to play in the park, their laughter echoing through the air.