run
off
Plural
runoffs
1
the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it
- After heavy rain, the runoff from the hillsides flooded the streets below.
- The construction site had inadequate drainage, causing the runoff to accumulate in large pools.
- Environmental regulations aim to control the runoff to prevent pollution of nearby water bodies.
- In farming areas, the runoff from fields can carry fertilizers and pesticides into rivers and lakes.
- Urban planning now incorporates green spaces to absorb the runoff and reduce flooding risks.
2
a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
3
the flow of water or substances that drain away from an area of land, often carrying dirt, chemicals, or other materials
- Heavy rainfall caused runoff that flooded the streets.
- The soil was eroded by the runoff from the mountain.
- Farmers are concerned about the runoff from fertilizers into nearby rivers.
- Pollution in the runoff affects water quality.
- The construction site had barriers to prevent runoff from reaching the river.