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English to English verb
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run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along |  | Example: The thief made off with our silver
the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe
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leave suddenly and as if in a hurry | | Example: The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas
When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out
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force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings | | Example: Drive away potential burglars
drive away bad thoughts
dispel doubts
The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers
source: wordnet30
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run away secretly with one's beloved | | Example: The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas
source: wordnet30
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run off as waste | | Example: The water wastes back into the ocean
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reproduce by xerography | | source: wordnet30
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decide (a contest or competition) by a runoff | | source: wordnet30
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