running off Synonyms

running off Meaning

running 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

running off Sentence Examples

  1. The torrent of rainwater was running off the roof, creating a miniature waterfall.
  2. The children were running off with glee, eager to explore the nearby park.
  3. The suspects were running off into the alley, their footsteps echoing in the silence.
  4. The water was running off the leaves, leaving the forest floor covered in sparkling droplets.
  5. The tears were running off her cheeks as she watched her beloved depart.
  6. The ink from the pen was running off the paper, ruining her notes.
  7. The oil from the pan was running off the stove, creating a dangerous fire hazard.
  8. The sand from the beach was running off the blanket, forming small piles at their feet.
  9. The time was running off, and they had to finish the project within the deadline.
  10. The paint was running off the canvas, creating an unexpected abstract masterpiece.

FAQs About the word running 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

throwing out, drumming (out), dismissing, booting (out), kicking out, casting out, turning out, expelling, chasing, turfing (out)

admitting,taking in, receiving, accepting, taking,welcoming, harboring,entertaining, lodging, sheltering

The torrent of rainwater was running off the roof, creating a miniature waterfall.

The children were running off with glee, eager to explore the nearby park.

The suspects were running off into the alley, their footsteps echoing in the silence.

The water was running off the leaves, leaving the forest floor covered in sparkling droplets.