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to run down
[phrase form: run]
01
epuiza, consuma
to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
Transitive: to run down sb
Exemple
Continuous stress can run you down and lead to health problems.
Stresul continuu te poate epuiza și poate duce la probleme de sănătate.
02
a călca, a lovi
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
Exemple
The reckless driver nearly ran the pedestrian down at the crosswalk.
Șoferul nechibzuit a aproape a călcat pietonul la trecerea de pietoni.
03
denigra, critica
to speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
Exemple
She ran down the new policy, questioning its effectiveness during the meeting.
Ea a denigrat noua politică, punând la îndoială eficiența acesteia în timpul întâlnirii.
04
a investiga detaliile, a urmări indiciile
to investigate the details or origins of something
Transitive: to run down details of something
Exemple
The detective needed to run down the leads to solve the case.
Detectivul a trebuit să investigeze indiciile pentru a rezolva cazul.
05
a parcurge rapid, a evalua rapid
to quickly assess something with little time or attention
Transitive: to run down sth
Exemple
She ran down the list of items before leaving the house.
Ea a parcurs lista de articole înainte de a părăsi casa.
06
urmări, alunga
to chase with the intention of capturing or apprehending
Transitive: to run down sb
Exemple
The police officer ran down the suspect through the crowded streets.
Polițistul a alungat suspectul prin străzile aglomerate.
07
epuiza, reduce
to reduce the quantity or resources of something
Transitive: to run down a resource or its quality
Exemple
The constant use of the equipment ran down its efficiency over time.
Utilizarea constantă a echipamentului a redus eficiența acestuia în timp.
08
epuiza, descărca
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
Exemple
Please do n't run down the camera; it needs to be recharged for tomorrow's event.
Vă rugăm să nu epuizați camera; trebuie încărcată pentru evenimentul de mâine.
run down
01
epuizat, obosit
being in a state of low energy or reduced strength, often caused by prolonged effort or illness
Exemple
After working twelve hours straight, she felt completely run down.
După ce a lucrat douăsprezece ore la rând, se simțea complet epuizată.
