Run-over Definition
verb
(idiomatic) To exceed the allotted time.
The previous presentation ran over and ours had to start late.
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To cross by running.
The athletes must run over the bridge to reach the finish line.
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(idiomatic) To drive over, causing injury or death.
Can you believe somebody would just run over a cat like that?
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(idiomatic) To briefly describe.
Before we start the project, let's just run over who is doing what.
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(idiomatic) To practice quickly, briefly.
You'd better run over your statement before going on the platform.
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Synonyms:
- well over
- overrun
- brim-over
- overflow
- run down
- trample on
- knock down
- strike
- drive over
- hit-and-run
- injure
- hurt
- kill
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