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make off

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmeɪk ˈɔːf/ · UK /ˌmeɪk ˈɒf/

make off means: To leave quickly, often to escape from someone.

verb

RUN AWAYB2

To leave quickly, often to escape from someone.

  • The thief made off quickly.
  • They made off before the police arrived.
  • Which way did the boys make off?

How to use it: make off down/along something (The thief made off down a narrow street.)

Similar words: run away, flee, escape

Common phrases: make off quickly, make off down something

SECURE AN ENDC2

To fasten the end of a rope, wire, or thread so it stays in place.

  • Make off the rope here.
  • She made off the thread with a small knot.
  • The electrician made off each cable at its terminal.

How to use it: make off something (Make off the rope securely before loading it.)

Similar words: secure, fasten, tie off

Common phrases: make off something, make off a cable

Questions about make off

What does make off mean?

To leave quickly, often to escape from someone.

What is make off in other languages?

Türkçe: kaçmak · Español: huir · Français: s’enfuir · Deutsch: fliehen · Italiano: fuggire · 日本語: 逃げ去る

How do you pronounce make off?

In American English /ˌmeɪk ˈɔːf/; in British English /ˌmeɪk ˈɒf/.

How do you use make off in a sentence?

The thief made off quickly. They made off before the police arrived.

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