run off

(noun) the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity. Synonyms: overflow, runoff, overspill.

(noun) a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner. Synonyms: runoff.

(verb) run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along. Synonyms: abscond, bolt, absquatulate, decamp, run off, go off, make off. Examples: "The thief made off with our silver." "The accountant absconded with the cash from the safe."

(verb) leave suddenly and as if in a hurry. Synonyms: run off, run out, bolt, bolt out, beetle off. Examples: "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas." "When she started to tell silly stories, i ran out."

(verb) force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings. Synonyms: chase away, drive out, turn back, drive away, dispel, drive off, run off. Examples: "Drive away potential burglars." "Drive away bad thoughts." "Dispel doubts." "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers."

(verb) run away secretly with one's beloved. Synonyms: elope, run off. Example: "The young couple eloped and got married in las vegas."

(verb) run off as waste. Synonyms: waste, run off. Example: "The water wastes back into the ocean."

(verb) reproduce by xerography. Synonyms: photocopy, run off, xerox.

(verb) decide (a contest or competition) by a runoff. Synonyms: run off.