run in with
The phrase "run in with" can refer to both maritime navigation and unexpected confrontations or encounters.
Definition
B2General
(informal)An unexpected encounter or confrontation with someone, often involving conflict.
Example
- I had a run in with my neighbor about the noise last night.
C1Nautical
(technical)To sail close to a coast, vessel, or other reference points at sea.
Example
- The captain decided to run in with the shore to avoid the storm.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run in with":
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