Make Off (Verb)
Meaning
Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The burglar made off with the family's priceless heirloom after breaking into the mansion.
- The corrupt politician tried to make off with the donated funds meant for the victims of the natural disaster.
- The shoplifter made off with the expensive designer handbag by hiding it under her coat.
- As the coastguards approached, the smugglers made off with their cargo of stolen goods in the speedboat.
- The getaway driver helped the robbers make off with the stolen cash by creating a diversion.