RUN SOMEONE/THING DOWN


Meaning of RUN SOMEONE/THING DOWN in English

1》 (of a vehicle) hit and knock over a person or animal.

2》 criticize someone or something unfairly or unkindly.

3》 discover someone or something after a search.

4》 (also run down ) reduce or become reduced in size or resources.

5》 lose or cause to lose power; stop or cause to stop functioning.

6》 gradually deteriorate.

→ run

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