go off

verb

1. 1

   burst inward

   The bottle imploded

2. 2

   be discharged or activated

   the explosive devices went off

3. 3

   happen in a particular manner

   how did your talk go over?

4. 4

   go off or discharge

   The gun fired

5. 5

   stop running, functioning, or operating

   Our power went off during the hurricane

6. 6

   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