"The thief made off with our silver"
"the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"
"The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"
"When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out"
"Drive away potential burglars"
"drive away bad thoughts"
"dispel doubts"
"The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers"
"The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas"
"The water wastes back into the ocean"