Pronunciation: /rʌn ðə ˈɡɔːntlɪt/
noun a form of punishment or torture in which the subject is forced to run between two rows of people who strike at him or her
A1 In the video game, the player must run the gauntlet to reach the final boss.
A2 During medieval times, criminals would have to run the gauntlet as a form of punishment.
B1 The new employee had to run the gauntlet of introductions on their first day at work.
B2 Before being accepted into the exclusive club, candidates must run the gauntlet of interviews and tests.
C1 The politician had to run the gauntlet of media scrutiny during the election campaign.
C2 The CEO ran the gauntlet of shareholder questions at the annual meeting.
verb to endure a series of troubles or difficulties
A1 I ran the gauntlet of questions from my boss during the meeting.
A2 She ran the gauntlet of criticism from her peers after making a mistake.
B1 The politician had to run the gauntlet of media scrutiny during the election campaign.
B2 The new employee ran the gauntlet of training sessions to learn all the necessary skills.
C1 The athlete ran the gauntlet of tough competitors to win the championship.
C2 The CEO ran the gauntlet of negotiations to secure a lucrative business deal.
formal The soldiers had to run the gauntlet of enemy fire to reach the safety of the bunker.
informal I had to run the gauntlet of traffic to get to work on time.
slang She ran the gauntlet of high school gossip when she started dating the popular guy.
figurative Starting a new job can feel like running the gauntlet of meeting new people and learning new processes.
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