runoff
IPA: rˈʌnɔf
noun
- That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.
- Dissolved chemicals, etc, included in such water.
- (sports) A second or further round of a competition, after other competitors (often all but the last two) have been eliminated.
- (politics) A second or further round of an indecisive election, after other candidates (often all but the last two) have been eliminated.
run off
IPA: rˈʌnˈɔf
verb
- To flee or depart quickly.
- (idiomatic) To make photocopies, or print.
- (idiomatic) To write something quickly.
- (of a liquid) To pour or spill off or over.
- To cause to flow away.
- To chase someone away.
- To operate by a particular energy or fuel source.
- To have diarrhea.
run-off
IPA: rˈʌnˈɔf
noun
- (motor racing) A run-off area; a paved area around the track at a spot that drivers are likely to go off, as opposed to a gravel trap, grass or a barrier.
- Alternative spelling of runoff [That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.]