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to run down
[phrase form: run]
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esgotar, consumir
to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
Transitive: to run down sb
02
atropelar, abater
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
Exemplos
Thankfully, the pedestrian escaped with minor injuries after being run down by a slow-moving car in the parking lot.
Felizmente, o pedestre escapou com ferimentos leves depois de ser atropelado por um carro que se movia lentamente no estacionamento.
03
denegrir, criticar
to speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
04
investigar a fundo, seguir as pistas de
to investigate the details or origins of something
Transitive: to run down details of something
05
passar os olhos rapidamente, avaliar rapidamente
to quickly assess something with little time or attention
Transitive: to run down sth
06
perseguir, caçar
to chase with the intention of capturing or apprehending
Transitive: to run down sb
07
esgotar, reduzir
to reduce the quantity or resources of something
Transitive: to run down a resource or its quality
08
esgotar, descarregar
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
Exemplos
The constant use ran down the laptop, prompting the need for a recharge.
O uso constante esgotou o laptop, levando à necessidade de recarregá-lo.
run down
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exausto, esgotado
being in a state of low energy or reduced strength, often caused by prolonged effort or illness
