MAKE OFF Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

make off

verb

Definition of make off

as in to get out

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Recent Examples of make off But in November, someone broke into their trailer, making off with a 1,500-gallon septic tank, a solar generator, a carport and thousands of dollars worth of tools. — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 22 May 2026 The suspects are accused of participating in at least 20 home burglaries, making off with wallets, high-end handbags, watches, jewelry and more, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 In Qing Dynasty-era China, a renowned warrior, Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat), tries to track down the bandit who ambushed Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) and made off with Li Mu Bai’s Green Destiny sword. — David Faris, TheWeek, 20 May 2026 Yes, individual companies have gone bust trying to make off-site happen at scale. — Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make off

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As the agent got out and struggled to arrest Stanley, Morrow approached and touched the arresting agent’s shoulder, video shows.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Aldis got out of it by sending Gunther head-first into the turnbuckle.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026