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Make off

//ˌmeɪk ˈɒf// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To exit or depart; to run away. intransitive

    "As soon as he saw me, he turned around and made off down the road."

  2. 2
    run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along wordnet
  3. 3
    To tie off, fix down or terminate the end of a rope, cable or thread.

    "The object of good end-box technique is to make off the cable in a manner which resists ingress of air, moisture and cable box compound into the cable with as little interference with the lay and structure of the cable as possible."

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