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to run down
[phrase form: run]
01
agotar, debilitar
to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
Transitive: to run down sb
Example
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
atropellar, dar un golpe
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
Example
The reckless driver nearly ran the pedestrian down at the crosswalk.
El conductor imprudente casi atropella al peatón en el paso de cebra.
Unfortunately, a bicyclist was run down by a speeding truck on the highway.
Desafortunadamente, un ciclista fue atropellado por un camión que iba a toda velocidad en la carretera.
03
desacreditar, menospreciar
to speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
Example
She ran down the new policy, questioning its effectiveness during the meeting.
Ella desacreditó la nueva política, cuestionando su efectividad durante la reunión.
Please do n't run down your colleagues; it's essential to maintain a positive work environment.
Por favor, no desacredites a tus colegas; es esencial mantener un ambiente de trabajo positivo.
04
investigar, rastrear
to investigate the details or origins of something
Transitive: to run down details of something
Example
The detective needed to run down the leads to solve the case.
El detective necesitaba investigar los indicios para resolver el caso.
She decided to run down the source of the mysterious phone calls.
Decidió investigar el origen de las misteriosas llamadas telefónicas.
05
repasar rápidamente, dar una ojeada
to quickly assess something with little time or attention
Transitive: to run down sth
Example
She ran down the list of items before leaving the house.
Repasó rápidamente la lista de artículos antes de salir de la casa.
Let's run down the key points of the presentation before the conference.
Repasemos rápidamente los puntos clave de la presentación antes de la conferencia.
06
dar alcance a, perseguir
to chase with the intention of capturing or apprehending
Transitive: to run down sb
Example
The police officer ran down the suspect through the crowded streets.
El oficial de policía dio alcance al sospechoso a través de las calles llenas de gente.
She ran the criminal down and made an arrest after a brief pursuit.
Ella dio alcance al criminal y realizó una arresto después de una breve persecución.
07
reducir, minimizar
to reduce the quantity or resources of something
Transitive: to run down a resource or its quality
Example
The constant use of the equipment ran down its efficiency over time.
El uso constante del equipo minimizó su eficiencia con el tiempo.
Let's not run the supplies down; we need to order more for the project.
No reduzcamos los suministros; necesitamos pedir más para el proyecto.
08
desgastarse, agotar
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
Example
He ran down the battery of his smartphone by constantly using it without recharging.
Agotó la batería de su smartphone al usarlo constantemente sin recargarlo.
Please do n't run down the camera; it needs to be recharged for tomorrow's event.
Por favor, no dejes que se agote la cámara; necesita ser recargada para el evento de mañana.
run down
01
cansado, fatigado
tired, exhausted or in a weakened state due to overwork or illness
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