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Definition run off with in British English

run off with phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to secretly leave a place with someone in order to marry them or have a sexual relationship with them

Example

They said Phil had run off with his wife's best friend.

2

to steal something or to take it without permission

Example

A man in the street approached her and ran off with her bag.

Synonyms and related words
steal walk off with rob
Definition run off with in British English