[run off] vt (1683) 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 away ~ vi: run away 1 -- run off with : to carry off: steal