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ALL meanings of run-off

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  • noun run-off Building Trades. the horizontal distance between the face of a wall and the ridge of a roof. the distance between the first and last risers of a flight of steps or staircase. the horizontal distance between successive risers on a flight of steps or a staircase. 1
  • noun run-off Baseball. the score unit made by safely running around all the bases and reaching home plate. 1
  • noun run-off a series of successful shots, strokes, or the like, in a game. 1
  • noun run-off Nautical. the immersed portion of a hull abaft the middle body (opposed to entrance). 1
  • noun run-off the runs, (used with a singular or plural verb) Informal. diarrhea. 1
  • adjective run-off melted or liquefied: run butter. 1
  • adjective run-off poured in a melted state; run into and cast in a mold: run bronze. 1
  • idioms run-off a run for one's money, close or keen competition: The out-of-town team gave us a run for our money. enjoyment or profit in return for one's expense: This may not be the best tool kit, but it will give you a run for your money. 1
  • idioms run-off in the long run, in the course of long experience; in the end: Retribution will come, in the long run. 1
  • idioms run-off in the short run, as an immediate or temporary outcome: Recession may be averted in the short run if policy changes are made now. 1
  • idioms run-off on the run, moving quickly; hurrying about: He's so busy, he's always on the run. while running or in a hurry: I usually eat breakfast on the run. escaping or hiding from the police: He was on the run for two years. 1
  • idioms run-off run afoul of, Nautical. to collide with so as to cause damage and entanglement. to incur or become subject to the wrath or ill will of: to run afoul of the law; He argued with his father and has run afoul of him ever since. 1
  • idioms run-off run for it, to hurry away or flee, especially to evade something: You had better run for it before anyone else arrives. 1
  • idioms run-off run in place, to go through the motions of running without leaving one's original place. to exist or work without noticeable change, progress, or improvement. 1
  • idioms run-off run out of gas, Informal. to exhaust or lose one's energy, enthusiasm, etc.: After the first game of tennis, I ran out of gas and had to rest. to falter for lack of impetus, ideas, capital, etc.: The economic recovery seems to be running out of gas. 1
  • idioms run-off run scared, to be thrown into a state of fear or uncertainty because of a perceived threat; be apprehensive about survival or the future: Many businesses are running scared because of increasing competition. 1
  • verb without object run-off to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground. 1
  • verb without object run-off to move with haste; act quickly: Run upstairs and get the iodine. 1
  • verb without object run-off to depart quickly; take to flight; flee or escape: to run from danger. 1
  • verb without object run-off to have recourse for aid, support, comfort, etc.: He shouldn't run to his parents with every little problem. 1
  • verb without object run-off to make a quick trip or informal visit for a short stay at a place: to run up to New York; I will run over to see you after dinner. 1
  • verb without object run-off to go around, rove, or ramble without restraint (often followed by about): to run about in the park. 1
  • verb without object run-off to move, roll, or progress from momentum or from being hurled, kicked, or otherwise propelled: The wheel ran over the curb and into the street. 1
  • verb without object run-off Sports. to take part in a race or contest. to finish in a race or contest in a certain numerical position: The horse ran second. 1
  • verb without object run-off to be or campaign as a candidate for election. 1
  • verb without object run-off to migrate, as fish: to run in huge shoals. 1
  • verb without object run-off to migrate upstream or inshore from deep water to spawn. 1
  • verb without object run-off to move under continuing power or force, as of the wind, a motor, etc.: The car ran along the highway. 1
  • verb without object run-off (of a ship, automobile, etc.) to be sailed or driven from a safe, proper, or given route: The ship ran aground. 1
  • verb without object run-off to ply between places, as a vessel or conveyance: This bus runs between New Haven and Hartford. 1
  • verb without object run-off to move, glide, turn, rotate, or pass easily, freely, or smoothly: A rope runs in a pulley. 1
  • verb without object run-off to creep, trail, or climb, as growing vines: The ivy ran up the side of the house. 1
  • verb without object run-off to come undone or to unravel, as stitches or a fabric: these stockings run easily. 1
  • verb without object run-off to flow, as a liquid: Let the water run before you drink it. 1
  • noun run-off election, vote: deciding round 1
  • verb without object run-off to flow along, especially strongly, as a stream or the sea: The rapids ran over the rocks. 1
  • verb without object run-off to empty or transfer contents: The river ran into the sea. 1
  • verb without object run-off to appear, occur, or exist within a certain limited range; include a specific range of variations (usually followed by from): Your work runs from fair to bad. 1
  • verb without object run-off to melt and flow or drip: Wax ran down the burning candle. 1
  • verb without object run-off Golf. (of a golf ball) to bounce or roll along the ground just after landing from a stroke: The ball struck the green and ran seven feet past the hole. 1
  • verb without object run-off to spread on being applied to a surface, as a liquid: Fresh paint ran over the window molding onto the pane. 1
  • verb without object run-off to spread over a material when exposed to moisture: The dyes in this fabric are guaranteed not to run in washing. 1
  • verb without object run-off to undergo a spreading of colors: materials that run when washed. 1
  • verb without object run-off to flow forth as a discharge: Tears ran from her eyes. 1
  • verb without object run-off to discharge or give passage to a liquid or fluid: Her eyes ran with tears. 1
  • verb without object run-off to operate or function: How does your new watch run? Cars run on gasoline. 1
  • verb without object run-off to be in operation: the noise of a dishwasher running. 1
  • verb without object run-off to continue in operation: The furnace runs most of the day. 1
  • verb without object run-off to elapse; pass or go by, as time: Time is running out, and we must hurry. 1
  • verb without object run-off to pass into or meet with a certain state or condition: to run into debt; to run into trouble. 1
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