(v) leave suddenly and as if in a hurry, Syn. bolt out, bolt, run out, beetle off, Example:The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas; When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out
(v) run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along, Syn. decamp, bolt, absquatulate, run off, make off, go off, Example:The thief made off with our silver; the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe
(v) force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings, Syn. drive off, drive away, drive out, dispel, turn back, run off, Example:Drive away potential burglars; drive away bad thoughts; dispel doubts; The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers