Pronunciation: /rʌn ˈɪntuː/
verb to encounter unexpectedly or by chance
A1 I ran into my friend at the grocery store.
A2 I ran into a problem while trying to fix my computer.
B1 I ran into my old boss at a networking event.
B2 I ran into some difficulty when trying to navigate the new software.
C1 I ran into a famous celebrity while on vacation in Los Angeles.
C2 I ran into a former classmate who is now a successful entrepreneur.
preposition used to indicate an unexpected meeting or collision with someone or something
A1 I ran into my friend at the grocery store.
A2 I ran into some old classmates at the reunion.
B1 I ran into a problem with my computer and had to call tech support.
B2 I ran into my boss at the coffee shop and we had a quick chat.
C1 I ran into some difficulties while trying to complete the project.
C2 I ran into a famous actor while walking down the street.