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To have discovered something either by chance or intention
“The excellent geographical index makes it possible to run down the data for any special locality with great ease.”
Past tense for to knock down with velocity or momentum, especially with a moving vehicle
“This morning, a car would run down a stray dog, but it managed to survive and receive treatment.”
Past tense for to belittle or express disapproval of
“He would constantly run down his staff, telling them how stupid they and their plans were.”
Past tense for to become dilapidated, usually over time
“The property had been allowed to run down by its previous owner.”
Past tense for to become, or cause to become, reduced in size or numbers
“A situation somewhat out of the ordinary has arisen as a result of the Government's decision to run down civil defense expenditure.”
Past tense for to bring to an end
“This may adversely affect business and may even run down the business altogether.”
Past tense for to summarize
Past tense for to pursue in order to keep track of, or to apprehend, someone
Past tense for to criticize, or to attack or assault verbally
Past tense for to make emotionally sad or depressed
Past tense for to speak with contempt or mockery of
Past tense for to move fast enough to reach or pass someone or something ahead
Past tense for to study or check into thoroughly
Past tense for to gradually eliminate or bring to an end
Past tense for to precisely state or describe the nature, scope, or meaning of
Past tense for to recite a list or enumerated account of
Past tense for to count
Past tense for to make spitefully critical comments
Past tense for to fall or dive downwards or to a lower level
Past tense for to use up one's supply of something
Past tense for to practice or rehearse something
Past tense for to catch or apprehend someone
Past tense for to discontinue or put a halt to something
Past tense for to stop operating
Past tense for to exhaust or use up all available physical energy
Past tense for to explain meticulously or in great detail
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