make off

Verb

To leave quickly or hurriedly, especially in order to escape or avoid something.

ریشه

The word 'make' comes from the Old English word 'macian', meaning 'to construct or prepare'. The word 'off' comes from the Old English word 'of', meaning 'away or from'.

مثال

• The thief made off with the stolen jewels.
• When the alarm went off, the trespassers made off into the night.
• The suspect made off in a stolen car.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Make off with Make off into