to drain; to flow off unobstructedly (e.g. water or liquid running away)
雨が止むと屋根の溝に水がすぐはけた。
When the rain stopped, the water in the roof gutter drained away quickly.
台所の床は水を流すとすぐに捌けるように傾けてある。
The kitchen floor is sloped so that water runs off immediately.
雨水が側溝にうまくはけないと道路が冠水することがある。
If rainwater doesn't drain properly into the gutter, the road can flood.
to sell well; to be in good demand (items selling out quickly)
新作の靴は発売初日で全部はけてしまった。
The new shoes sold out on the first day of release.
この店は価格が安いので商品の回転が早く、よくはける。
Because this shop's prices are low, products turn over quickly and sell well.
セールのおかげで古い在庫がはけた。
Thanks to the sale, the old stock was cleared out.
to exit the stage (for an actor); to remove props from the stage
幕が下りると俳優たちは袖へはけていった。
When the curtain fell, the actors exited to the wings.
舞台裏で小道具が素早くはけて、次の場面の準備ができた。
The props were quickly removed backstage, and preparations for the next scene were completed.