haul off

verb

1. informal.
   foll by and to draw back in preparation (esp to strike or fight)

   I hauled off and slugged him

2. nautical to alter the course of a vessel so as to avoid an obstruction, shallow waters, etc

Example Sentences

“I couldn’t believe he had such self-awareness to continue to campaign while he’s being hauled off. I mean, he’s fearless. He’s indestructible.”

From Los Angeles Times

The three had been heading to the Zimbabwean resort town of Victoria Falls to attend a conference when they were hauled off the domestic flight.

From BBC

A large counter-protest then formed, as officers from the state police in tactical gear hauled off their suspects.

From BBC

Others had spent time in jail after police hauled off both parties to a violent episode.

From Los Angeles Times

The buses themselves, like the ones in Bishop, have repeatedly been hauled off for warranty repairs — to Reno, 86 miles southeast.

From Los Angeles Times