1 C1 idiomatic informal
(Dialectal) For a quality or behaviour to transfer from one person and begin to affect another
"Her positivity started to run off on the whole team after a few weeks."
inseparable
run off on
C1 informal inseparable transitive
(Dialectal/informal) For a quality, habit, or attitude to transfer or spread from one person to another
In plain English
When someone's habits or personality start to affect you, like their good mood makes you happy too
What does "run off on" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
This is a dialectal variant of 'rub off on', more common in some varieties of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and Southern American English. Not standard in formal writing.
Words that pair with "run off on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
attitude vibe energy habits enthusiasm positivity
How to conjugate "run off on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
run off on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
runs off on
he/she/it
Past simple
ran off on
yesterday
Past participle
run off on
have + pp
-ing form
running off on
continuous
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