RUN-DOWN


Meaning of RUN-DOWN in English

also rundown

1.

If someone is ~, they are tired or slightly ill. (INFORMAL)

...times when you are feeling tired and ~.

ADJ: usu v-link ADJ

2.

A ~ building or area is in very poor condition.

...one of the most ~ areas in Scotland.

...a ~ block of flats.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

3.

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

...a ~ slate quarry...

ADJ: usu ADJ n

4.

When the ~ 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 ~ of a group of things or a ~ 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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