What does "make off" mean?

To leave quickly, especially to escape To run away, often after doing something wrong.

How do you use "make off" in a sentence?

The thieves made off with the jewels. He made off before anyone noticed. They made off in a van.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

Meaning: To leave quickly, especially to escape

迅速逃离

Huir rápidamente

急いで逃げる

급히 도망치다

To run away, often after doing something wrong.

通常在做了坏事后逃跑。

Escapar, a menudo después de hacer algo malo.

何か悪いことをした後に逃げること。

잘못된 일을 저지른 후 도망치는 것.

Base verb: make

Particle: off

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

The thieves made off with the jewels.
小偷带着珠宝逃跑了
Los ladrones huyeron con las joyas
泥棒は宝石を持って逃げた
도둑들은 보석을 들고 도망쳤다
He made off before anyone noticed.
他趁没人注意时溜走了
Se escapó antes de que nadie se diera cuenta
彼は誰にも気づかれる前に逃げた
그는 아무도 눈치채기 전에 도망쳤다
They made off in a van.
他们开着货车逃跑了
Huyeron en una furgoneta
彼らはバンで逃走した
그들은 승합차로 도주했다

Context: escape, theft

Tone: urgent

From making one's escape.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal