run down
The term "run down" has various meanings, from describing physical or mental exhaustion to summarizing information, and is used in everyday language and specific contexts like baseball and vehicle accidents.
Definition
B2General
(common, adjective)Feeling extremely tired or worn out.
Example
- After working long hours, she felt completely run down.
B2General
(common, adjective)In poor condition due to neglect or lack of maintenance.
Example
- The run-down building was an eyesore in the neighborhood.
B2General
(common, verb)To lose power or effectiveness gradually.
Example
- The battery will run down if you leave the flashlight on.
B2General
(common, verb)To criticize someone or something, often unfairly.
Example
- He tends to run down his colleagues behind their backs.
B2Vehicle Accidents
(technical, verb)To collide with and knock down a person or object using a vehicle.
Example
- The driver accidentally ran down a pedestrian while turning the corner.
B2Information
(common, verb)To provide a detailed summary or report.
Example
- Let me run down the main points of the meeting for you.
B2Hunting/Chasing
(technical, verb)To chase and catch someone or something.
Example
- The police managed to run down the suspect after a long pursuit.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run down":
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