drive-off
Leave without paying
A drive-off is leaving a gas station without paying after filling up—a form of theft.
The term also applies to any similar departure without settling a bill: The restaurant had three drive-offs last night.
As a compound adjective, it describes features designed to prevent such theft: drive-off protection systems.
bilking
Evading rightful payment
- nonpaymentFailure to settle debts
burnout
Chronic occupational depletion
- screechHigh, harsh cry
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
takeoff · zoom · vroom · wheelie · rubber · bolt · dash · flee
- fuel theftsiphoning, bunkering
- ferry partscar deck, vehicle deck, ramp, vehicle ramp, passenger deck
payment compliance
drive-offprepay
Remit before receiving
cash payment · pay at pump · pay at the pump · settle up · pay in full
off, drive, driven, driver, driving, drives, offset, drivers, screwdriver