to run across
Pronunciation
/ɹˈʌn əkɹˈɑːs/
British pronunciation
/ɹˈʌn əkɹˈɒs/

Definition & Meaning of "run across"in English

to run across
[phrase form: run]
01

to meet someone unexpectedly

Transitive: to run across sb
to run across definition and meaning
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Examples
I ran across an old friend from high school at the mall yesterday.
On my way to the store, I ran across an old neighbor I had n't seen in years.
02

to find something unexpectedly

Transitive: to run across sth
example
Examples
I ran across an old photo album while cleaning out the attic.
She ran across an interesting article while researching online.
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