This is the 6949th most frequent Dutch word.
afliep
"Ended" or "ran off."
The verb 'afliep' here demonstrates the past tense of 'aflopen' used to indicate the conclusion of the evening.
De avond afliep rustig.
The evening ended quietly.
In this context, 'afliep' is used as the past tense of 'aflopen' meaning to descend or walk off a stair.
Hij afliep de trap.
He descended the stairs.
Here, 'afliep' shows the past ending of events in the context of the meeting concluding differently.