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to run down
[phrase form: run]
01
to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
Transitive: to run down sb
Examples
Continuous stress can run you down and lead to health problems.
02
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
Examples
The reckless driver nearly ran the pedestrian down at the crosswalk.
03
to speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
Examples
She ran down the new policy, questioning its effectiveness during the meeting.
04
to investigate the details or origins of something
Transitive: to run down details of something
Examples
The detective needed to run down the leads to solve the case.
05
to quickly assess something with little time or attention
Transitive: to run down sth
Examples
She ran down the list of items before leaving the house.
06
to chase with the intention of capturing or apprehending
Transitive: to run down sb
Examples
The police officer ran down the suspect through the crowded streets.
07
to reduce the quantity or resources of something
Transitive: to run down a resource or its quality
Examples
The constant use of the equipment ran down its efficiency over time.
08
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
Examples
He ran down the battery of his smartphone by constantly using it without recharging.
run down
01
being in a state of low energy or reduced strength, often caused by prolonged effort or illness
Examples
After working twelve hours straight, she felt completely run down.
