RUN-DOWN


Meaning of RUN-DOWN in English

adjective

1.

( of a building or place ) in very bad condition; that has not been taken care of

SYN neglected :

run-down inner-city areas

2.

( of a business, etc. ) not as busy or as active as it used to be :

run-down transport services

3.

[ not before noun ] ( of a person ) tired or slightly ill / sick, especially from working hard :

to be run-down

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