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to run into
[phrase form: run]
01
to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly
Transitive: to run into sb
Examples
I ran into my old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
02
to unexpectedly face a difficult situation or problem
Transitive: to run into a difficulty or problem
Examples
The company ran into financial difficulties and had to lay off employees.
03
to cause something to hit a person or thing, often by accident
Ditransitive: to run into sth sb/sth
Examples
He ran his scooter into a pedestrian while turning the corner.
04
to accidentally hit a person or thing
Transitive: to run into sb/sth
Examples
The taxi ran into someone waiting at the curb.
05
to surpass a specified level or amount, particularly in relation to expenses, numbers, or quantities
Transitive: to run into a level or amount
Examples
The project 's expenses ran into the millions due to unforeseen complications.
06
to mix something so that it becomes a unified part of a whole
Ditransitive: to run into sth sth
Examples
The artist decided to run the new color palette into the overall painting to create a cohesive look.
