Phrasal Verb - Running off
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.Definition
- To leave suddenly or abruptly, often without completing a task or saying goodbye.
- To cause something to flow or move rapidly, often uncontrollably.
- To operate or function continuously, often at high speed.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | He ran off without finishing the report, leaving his colleagues in a bind. |
| 2 | The water ran off the roof in a torrent during the heavy rain. |
| 3 | The car engine ran off when I accidentally hit the gas pedal too hard. |
| 4 | The children ran off to play in the park, leaving their parents worried. |
| 5 | The printer ran off the documents at a high speed. |
| 6 | He ran off with the money, leaving his partner in debt. |
| 7 | The river ran off its banks during the flood. |
| 8 | The assembly line runs off products at a rate of 1000 per hour. |
| 9 | The tap ran off water for hours after the pipe burst. |
| 10 | The train ran off the tracks during a sharp turn. |