Main Entry: run off

Function: verb

Date: 1683

transitive verb

1 a : to recite, compose, or produce rapidly b : to cause to be run or played to a finish c : to decide (as a race) by a runoff d : carry out
2 : to drain off : draw off
3 a : to drive off (as trespassers) b : to steal (as cattle) by driving awayintransitive verb : run away 1

— run off with : to carry off : steal <ran off with the money>