Run down
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British pronunciation/ɹˈʌn dˈaʊn/
American pronunciation/ɹˈʌn dˈaʊn/

Definice a Význam "run down"

to run down
[phrase form: run]
01

vysílit, vyčerpat

to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
Transitive: to run down sb
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Continuous stress can run you down and lead to health problems.
The busy schedule ran her down, and she needed a good night's sleep.
02

srazit, přejít

to injure or kill by knocking someone or something down and passing over their body, as with a vehicle
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
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The reckless driver nearly ran the pedestrian down at the crosswalk.
Nereflektující řidič málem srazil chodce na přechodu.
Unfortunately, a bicyclist was run down by a speeding truck on the highway.
Bohužel, cyklistu srazila překračující dodávka na dálnici.
03

snižovat, kritizovat

to speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
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She ran down the new policy, questioning its effectiveness during the meeting.
Během schůzky snižovala novou politiku a zpochybňovala její účinnost.
Please do n't run down your colleagues; it's essential to maintain a positive work environment.
Prosím, nesnižujte své kolegy; je důležité udržovat pozitivní pracovní prostředí.
04

prošetřit, zjistit

to investigate the details or origins of something
Transitive: to run down details of something
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The detective needed to run down the leads to solve the case.
Detektiv potřeboval prošetřit stopy, aby vyřešil případ.
She decided to run down the source of the mysterious phone calls.
Rozhodla se prošetřit zdroj tajemných telefonních hovorů.
05

přehodnotit, zrekapitulovat

to quickly assess something with little time or attention
Transitive: to run down sth
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She ran down the list of items before leaving the house.
Rychle přehodnotila seznam položek před odchodem z domu.
Let's run down the key points of the presentation before the conference.
Pojďme rychle zrekapitulovat hlavní body prezentace před konferencí.
06

dohnat, převzít

to chase with the intention of capturing or apprehending
Transitive: to run down sb
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The police officer ran down the suspect through the crowded streets.
Policista dohnal podezřelého v přeplněných ulicích.
She ran the criminal down and made an arrest after a brief pursuit.
Dohnala zločince a po krátkém pronásledování ho zatkla.
07

snížit, omezit

to reduce the quantity or resources of something
Transitive: to run down a resource or its quality
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The constant use of the equipment ran down its efficiency over time.
Stálé používání zařízení omezilo jeho efektivitu v průběhu času.
Let's not run the supplies down; we need to order more for the project.
Nesnižujme zásoby; musíme objednat více na projekt.
08

vybíjet, vybírat

to operate a machine or device until it stops working because of a lack of power or energy
Transitive: to run down a machine or device
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He ran down the battery of his smartphone by constantly using it without recharging.
Vybíjel baterii svého smartphonu neustálým používáním bez nabíjení.
Please do n't run down the camera; it needs to be recharged for tomorrow's event.
Prosím, nevypínejte kameru; je potřeba ji dobít na zítřejší akci.
01

vyčerpaný, unavený

tired, exhausted or in a weakened state due to overwork or illness
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