make off

Run away fast

To make off is to leave hurriedly, usually to escape or avoid something: The thieves made off with the jewelry before police arrived.

It often pairs with "with" to indicate taking something while fleeing: Someone made off with my umbrella.

escape

flee

Depart swiftly from threat

  • abscondFlee to avoid capture
  • boltThreaded rod for nuts
  • dashQuick burst or pinch

getaway · slip away · take flight · elude · evade · vanish · disappear · escape · fugitive · runaway

stealth

sneak

Move with stealth

  • creepStealthy, slow movement
  • slinkMove furtively
  • skulkMove with secretive intent

furtive · stealthy · covert · surreptitious · slip out · steal away · tiptoe · undetected · unnoticed · secretive

theft

steal

Take without permission

  • robSteal using intimidation
  • pilferSneak off with trifles
  • swipeQuick sliding motion

snatch · heist · loot · plunder · burglary · larceny · embezzle · purloin · filch · thieve

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Opposites
departure vs. arrival

make offarrive

Reach a destination

come · show up · turn up · appear · come in

fleeing vs. remaining

make offstay

Remain in position

remain · stick around · stay put · linger · hang around

Family

make, off, made, maker, making, take off, takeoff, remake, makes

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G