Run down
/rən ˈdaʊn/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To lose power or stop functioning because energy or resources are depleted.
- The battery in my phone ran down during the trip.
- After working all night, I felt completely run down.
2. To criticize someone or something or talk about them in a negative way.
- She always runs me down in front of other people.
- The manager ran down the proposal during the meeting.
3. To collide with something while moving.
- The car ran down the cyclist at the intersection.
- He accidentally ran down the garbage bins while backing the car.
4. To find or track down someone or something.
- The detective ran down all the leads in the case.
- I'll run down the information you need by tomorrow.
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