run something off

Related to word: run

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. Verb + two objects

    To produce printed copies of something, often using a printer or copier.

    • I need to get this report printed; can you help me run it off?

    • The school will run off all the students' report cards in the computer lab today.

    • He spent hours running off all the meeting minutes for distribution.

  2. To swiftly and effortlessly compose something typically slow or complex, like poetry or music.

    • He ran off that poem during lunch break.

    • The composer can run off melodies effortlessly, as if penning a song at ease.

    • She ran off a beautiful song in just one afternoon.

  3. To score points effortlessly in a competition.

    • The athlete ran off points effortlessly in the competition, leaving the audience amazed.

    • In this game, he seems to run off points with ease every time.

    • Even against strong opponents, he ran off points easily in the first half.