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/rʌn ˈɪntu/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To meet someone by chance or accidentally.

  • I ran into my old school friend at the supermarket.
  • Yesterday, I ran into the teacher who taught me in elementary school.

2. To collide with something accidentally.

  • He ran into a tree while skiing.
  • The car ran into the wall due to the slippery road.

3. To experience a difficulty or problem.

  • We ran into some issues with the new software installation.
  • The project ran into delays because of the weather.

4. To encounter a certain quantity or number.

  • His gambling debts ran into thousands of dollars.
  • The cost of repairs ran into the hundreds.

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