RUN-DOWN


Meaning of RUN-DOWN in English

The adjective is pronounced /rʌn daʊn/. The noun is pronounced /rʌn daʊn/.

also rundown

1.

If someone is run-down , they are tired or slightly ill. ( INFORMAL )

...times when you are feeling tired and run-down.

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ

2.

A run-down building or area is in very poor condition.

...one of the most run-down areas in Scotland.

...a run-down block of flats.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

3.

A run-down place of business is not as active as it used to be or does not have many customers.

...a run-down slate quarry...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

4.

When the run-down of an industry or organization takes place, its size or the amount of work that it does is reduced. ( mainly BRIT )

...the impetus behind the rundown of the coal industry.

N-SING : N of n

5.

If you give someone a run-down of a group of things or a run-down on something, you give them details about it. ( INFORMAL )

Here’s a rundown of the options...

N-SING : usu N of/on n

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