Rechercher
to run over
[phrase form: run]
01
écraser, renverser
to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage
Transitive: to run over sb/sth
Example
The careless driver ran over the pedestrian 's foot at the crosswalk, causing injury.
The driver swerved to avoid running over the family of ducks crossing the road.
The motorcyclist tried to avoid running over the debris on the road, but it was too late.
02
déborder, dépasser
to exceed a brim, typically referring to a liquid or substance
Intransitive
Example
The milk on the stove ran over, creating a mess on the stovetop.
The rain poured relentlessly, causing the gutters to run over with water.
The glass was filled to the brim, causing the soda to run over and spill onto the table.
03
réviser, examiner
to review a text or information
Transitive: to run over a text or information
Example
The student ran over the answers in the textbook to prepare for the quiz.
The manager had to run over the financial report to ensure its accuracy before the meeting.
The researcher had to run over the data to verify the accuracy of the findings.
04
dépasser, aller au-delà de
to exceed the anticipated duration of something
Intransitive
Example
The marathon ran over because of delays caused by poor weather conditions.
The party ran over into the early hours of the morning as everyone was having a great time.
The event organizer had to adjust the schedule as the workshop ran over.
05
survoler, faire un résumé de
to provide a brief explanation or summary of a topic
Transitive: to run over a topic
Example
The coach ran over the basic strategy with the team before the big game.
The tour guide ran over the historical significance of the monument before the visitors explored it.
She asked me to run over the highlights of the novel for the class discussion.
Exemple
The careless driver ran over the pedestrian's foot at the crosswalk, causing injury.
The driver swerved to avoid running over the family of ducks crossing the road.
The motorcyclist tried to avoid running over the debris on the road, but it was too late.
The driver didn't see the bicycle and ran over it, causing damage to both the bike and the car.
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