Question

Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom-
Make off
(a)Create
(b)Construct
(c)Leave hurriedly
(d)Come off

Answer 1

Hint: Use the given word in a sentence to fully understand its meaning. Look at the given options and understand each of their meanings. Then, choose the correct option accordingly.

Complete answer: Synonyms are words or phrases which have a similar meaning to that of the given word/phrase. The given phrase is "make off“, which means to depart hurriedly, especially to avoid duty or punishment. For eg., Somebody broke into the shop and made off with several TVs and videos.
We will have look at each option carefully and know it’s meaning and then figure out the answer through it:
Option ‘a’ create means bring something into existence. For eg. It can be hard to create a balance between work and family.
Option ‘b’ construct means to build or to make (something typically a building, road, or machine). For eg. The fishing trade had become so important by the year 1800 that it was necessary to construct a new dock.
Option 'c' leave hurriedly means to leave for somewhere at a quick pace. For eg. He left hurriedly for the exam of which he was already delayed.
Option ‘d’ come off means to happen as planned, or to succeed. For eg., There was some sort of property deal that didn’t come off.
After analysing each option carefully, we came to the point that option 'c' is the right answer. So, the meaning of “make off” is “leave hurriedly”.

Note: Some frequently used synonyms of make off are take flight, bolt, fly, make oneself scarce while an antonym is ‘turn up’.