to run down
[phrase form: run]
01
utmatta, förbruka
to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
Transitive: to run down sb
Exempel
The long hike had really run me down, and I had to stop for a rest.
Den långa vandringen hade verkligen tröttat ut mig, och jag var tvungen att stanna för att vila.
02
köra på, överköra
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
Exempel
The driver was charged with a hit-and-run after running the cyclist down and fleeing the scene.
Föraren åtalades för hit-and-run efter att ha kört på cyklisten och flytt från platsen.
03
nedvärdera, kritisera
to speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
Exempel
Please do n't run down my ideas without offering constructive feedback.
Snälla nedvärdera inte mina idéer utan att erbjuda konstruktiv feedback.
04
undersöka detaljerna, spåra ledtrådarna
to investigate the details or origins of something
Transitive: to run down details of something
Exempel
The private investigator was determined to run the suspicious activity down.
Den privata detektiven var fast besluten att undersöka den misstänkta aktiviteten.
05
snabbt gå igenom, överblicka snabbt
to quickly assess something with little time or attention
Transitive: to run down sth
Exempel
The teacher ran down the homework assignments quickly at the end of the class.
Läraren gick snabbt igenom läxuppgifterna i slutet av lektionen.
06
förfölja, jaga
to chase with the intention of capturing or apprehending
Transitive: to run down sb
Exempel
The security personnel worked together to run the trespasser down and secure the area.
Säkerhetspersonalen arbetade tillsammans för att jaga inkräktaren och säkra området.
07
tömmas, minska
to reduce the quantity or resources of something
Transitive: to run down a resource or its quality
Exempel
The continuous usage has run down the battery life of the electronic devices.
Kontinuerlig användning har tömt batterilivslängden hos de elektroniska enheterna.
08
tömma, urladda
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
Exempel
They ran down the lawnmower by mowing the entire yard.
De körde slut på gräsklipparen genom att klippa hela gräsmattan.
run down
01
utmattad, utsliten
being in a state of low energy or reduced strength, often caused by prolonged effort or illness
Exempel
Teachers often feel run down at the end of the school year.
Lärare känner sig ofta utmattade i slutet av skolåret.
