RUN THROUGH

{v.} 1. To make a hole through, especially with a sword; pierce. * /The pirate was a good swordsman, but the hero finally ran him through./ 2. To spend recklessly; use up wastefully. * /The rich man's son quickly ran through his money./ Syn.: GO THROUGH(4). 3. To read or practice from beginning to end without stopping. * /The visiting singer ran through his numbers with the orchestra just before the program./