Run off
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Definition
To leave quickly, often without permission or explanation
Example sentence
The kids ran off before we could say goodbye.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: run off + (with / to + object)
run off with (someone / something)
run off without a word
run off to (the store)
run off and hide
run off with the money
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
He ran off with the money. ✅ (Correct)
He ran with the money off. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)