Pronunciation: /rʌn daʊn/
noun a quick summary or report
A1 The run down of the rules was simple and easy to understand.
A2 She gave me a quick run down of the schedule for the day.
B1 The manager provided a detailed run down of the project's progress.
B2 I need a run down of the expenses before I can approve the budget.
C1 The lawyer gave a thorough run down of the legal implications of the contract.
C2 The professor's run down of the research findings was comprehensive and insightful.
verb to criticize or disparage someone or something
A1 I run down the street every morning for exercise.
A2 She runs down the stairs to catch the bus.
B1 The teacher runs down the list of assignments for the week.
B2 The coach runs down the plays with the team before the game.
C1 The manager ran down the details of the project during the meeting.
C2 The journalist ran down the key points of the interview in the article.
adjective in poor physical or mental condition
A1 The old house looked run down and abandoned.
A2 The run down car barely made it to the mechanic.
B1 The run down hotel was in need of renovations.
B2 The run down neighborhood had a reputation for crime.
C1 The run down factory was no longer operational.
C2 The run down mansion was once a grand estate.
adverb in a tired or worn-out manner
A1 I feel tired because I run down the street every morning.
A2 She looks run down after working long hours without a break.
B1 The old building appears run down and in need of renovation.
B2 The team's performance was affected by their run-down equipment.
C1 The run-down neighborhood was once a bustling area full of life.
C2 Despite feeling run down, she managed to finish the project ahead of schedule.
formal The old building appears to be quite run down and in need of repairs.
informal The house down the street looks really run down, they should fix it up.
slang That car is so run down, it's practically falling apart.
figurative After working all day without a break, I feel completely run down.
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