əbˈskɒnd əbˈskɑnd æb.ˈskwɑtʃ.ʊ.leɪt diːˈkæmp dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ burst inward The bottle imploded be discharged or activated the explosive devices went off happen in a particular manner how did your talk go over? go off or discharge The gun fired stop running, functioning, or operating Our power went off during the hurricane run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along The thief made off with our silver the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe