took off running
- boltedFastened or fled suddenly
- sprintedRan at top speed
- dashedMoved with sudden speed
- fledEscaped from danger
- escapedGot away from confinement
burst · racing · darting · scrambled · chased · pursuit · adrenaline · legs · pavement · heartbeat · panic · flight · shoes · dust · blur · desperate · getaway · streak
motion initiation
took off runningstopped dead
Ceased moving abruptly
came to a halt · stood still · stayed put · froze · stopped short
speed/urgency
took off runningsauntered
Walked in unhurried fashion
strolled · moseyed · stood still · dawdled · shuffled
departure vs. arrival
took off runningarrived
Reached one's destination
showed up · pulled in · stayed put · settled in · came back