Runoff — synonyms, definition

1. runoff (Noun)

overflow overspill

runoff (Noun) — The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity.

runoff (Noun) — A final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner.

election flow flowing poll

2. runoff (Verb)

abscond absquatulate beetle off bolt bolt out chase away decamp dispel drive away drive off drive out elope go off make away make off photocopy run out turn back waste xerox

runoff (Verb) — Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along. ex. "the accountant ran off with the cash from the safe"

runoff (Verb) — Leave suddenly and as if in a hurry. ex. "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran off"

runoff (Verb) — Force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings. ex. "The supermarket had to run off many disappointed customers"

runoff (Verb) — Run away secretly with one's beloved. ex. "The young couple ran off and got married in Las Vegas"

runoff (Verb) — Run off as waste. ex. "The water runs off back into the ocean"

runoff (Verb) — Reproduce by xerography.

runoff (Verb) — (game) decide (a contest or competition) by a runoff.

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