run across
The phrase 'run across' is often used to describe encountering someone or something unexpectedly.
Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To meet someone or find something by chance.
Example
- I ran across an old friend at the grocery store.
- While cleaning, she ran across a box of old photos.
A2Movement
(literal)To move quickly across a specific area or surface.
Example
- He ran across the field to catch the ball.
- They ran across the street to avoid the traffic.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run across":
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