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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for make off

Verb

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and Chris Costa quickly stepped in to help break things up before things got out of hand.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026
After losing their semifinals just a few days ago, England and France were probably desperate to get out of the USA and heal their wounds in the comfort of their own homes.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of get out

Verb

The National Weather Service said in its daily forecast summary for the region on Monday clouds and humidity are clearing out and ushering in above-average heat.

— Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026
The Marlins would need to clear out a spot on the 40-man roster to promote him.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of clear out

Verb

For Yasira Tejada, the changes represent meaningful progress after escaping an abusive relationship nine years ago.

— Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Astronomers had long suspected this unusual structure traced energetic electrons escaping along the Milky Way's magnetic field.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 July 2026