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run off

To pour or spill off or over.
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They kept a barrel to store rainwater that has run off the roof.

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Submitted on August 09, 2009

Additional definitions for 'run off':

run offTo flee or depart quickly.
run offTo make photocopies, or print.
run offTo write something quickly.
run offTo leave someone without prior advice.
run offTo chase someone away.
run offTo operate by a particular energy source.
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