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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
Exemplos
Continuous stress can run you down and lead to health problems.
O estresse contínuo pode esgotar você e levar a problemas de saúde.
The busy schedule ran her down, and she needed a good night's sleep.
A agenda lotada a desgastou, e ela precisava de uma boa noite de sono.
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
The reckless driver nearly ran the pedestrian down at the crosswalk.
O motorista imprudente quase atropelou o pedestre na faixa de pedestres.
Unfortunately, a bicyclist was run down by a speeding truck on the highway.
Infelizmente, um ciclista foi atropelado por um caminhão em alta velocidade na rodovia.
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
Exemplos
She ran down the new policy, questioning its effectiveness during the meeting.
Ela desdenhou a nova política, questionando sua eficácia durante a reunião.
Please do n't run down your colleagues; it's essential to maintain a positive work environment.
Por favor, não desmereça seus colegas; é essencial manter um ambiente de trabalho positivo.
04
investigar a fundo, seguir as pistas de
to investigate the details or origins of something
Transitive: to run down details of something
Exemplos
The detective needed to run down the leads to solve the case.
O detetive precisava investigar as pistas para resolver o caso.
She decided to run down the source of the mysterious phone calls.
Ela decidiu investigar a origem das misteriosas chamadas telefônicas.
05
passar os olhos rapidamente, avaliar rapidamente
to quickly assess something with little time or attention
Transitive: to run down sth
Exemplos
She ran down the list of items before leaving the house.
Ela repassou a lista de itens antes de sair de casa.
Let's run down the key points of the presentation before the conference.
Vamos repassar os pontos principais da apresentação antes da conferência.
06
perseguir, caçar
to chase with the intention of capturing or apprehending
Transitive: to run down sb
Exemplos
The police officer ran down the suspect through the crowded streets.
O policial perseguiu o suspeito pelas ruas lotadas.
She ran the criminal down and made an arrest after a brief pursuit.
Ela perseguiu o criminoso e fez uma prisão após uma breve perseguição.
07
esgotar, reduzir
to reduce the quantity or resources of something
Transitive: to run down a resource or its quality
Exemplos
The constant use of the equipment ran down its efficiency over time.
O uso constante do equipamento reduziu sua eficiência ao longo do tempo.
Let's not run the supplies down; we need to order more for the project.
Não esgotemos os suprimentos; precisamos encomendar mais para o projeto.
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
He ran down the battery of his smartphone by constantly using it without recharging.
Ele esgotou a bateria do seu smartphone usando-o constantemente sem recarregar.
Please do n't run down the camera; it needs to be recharged for tomorrow's event.
Por favor, não esgote a câmera; ela precisa ser recarregada para o evento de amanhã.
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exausto, esgotado
being in a state of low energy or reduced strength, often caused by prolonged effort or illness
Exemplos
After working twelve hours straight, she felt completely run down.
Depois de trabalhar doze horas seguidas, ela se sentia completamente esgotada.
The patient looked run down after days of high fever.
O paciente parecia exausto depois de dias com febre alta.
