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to run into
[phrase form: run]
01
to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly
Transitive: to run into sb
02
to unexpectedly face a difficult situation or problem
Transitive: to run into a difficulty or problem
03
to cause something to hit a person or thing, often by accident
Ditransitive: to run into sth sb/sth
04
to accidentally hit a person or thing
Transitive: to run into sb/sth
05
to surpass a specified level or amount, particularly in relation to expenses, numbers, or quantities
Transitive: to run into a level or amount
06
to mix something so that it becomes a unified part of a whole
Ditransitive: to run into sth sth
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Example
We ran into our former teacher while on vacation in another country.
I ran into my old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
She often runs into her neighbors while walking her dog in the park.
I can't believe I ran into my boss at the movies last night!
It's always a surprise to run into familiar faces when traveling to new places.
