Pronunciation: /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/
noun a summary or brief account of something
A1 I need a rundown of the rules before I start playing the game.
A2 Can you give me a quick rundown of the main points from the meeting?
B1 The teacher gave us a detailed rundown of the upcoming assignments.
B2 I read a thorough rundown of the latest scientific research in the magazine.
C1 The journalist provided a comprehensive rundown of the political situation in the country.
C2 The historian's rundown of the events leading up to the war was incredibly detailed.
adjective in poor or neglected condition; in need of repair or maintenance
A1 The teacher gave us a rundown of the day's schedule.
A2 She lived in a rundown apartment building in the city.
B1 The hotel received a bad review due to its rundown facilities.
B2 The car was in such a rundown condition that it needed extensive repairs.
C1 Despite its rundown appearance, the old house had a lot of character.
C2 The rundown neighborhood was undergoing gentrification, attracting new residents and businesses.
formal The architect provided a detailed rundown of the building's structural integrity.
informal Can you give me a quick rundown of what happened at the meeting?
slang I'll give you the rundown on all the latest gossip in town.
figurative After a long day at work, I feel like a rundown old car that needs some rest.
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