Pronunciation: /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/

Definitions of rundown

noun a summary or brief account of something

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of rundown in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of rundown

past tense

rundowned

plural

rundowns

comparative

more rundown

superlative

most rundown

present tense

rundown

future tense

will rundown

perfect tense

have rundown

continuous tense

is running down

singular

rundown

positive degree

rundown

infinitive

to rundown

gerund

rundowning

participle

rundowned

Origin and Evolution of rundown

First Known Use: 1650 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'rundown' originates from the combination of 'run' and 'down', referring to the act of running something down or making it run down.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rundown' evolved to also mean a state of decline or deterioration, as well as a detailed report or summary of information.