run into

/ɹˈʌn ˌɪntʊ/

to run into

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: run]

to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

to unexpectedly encounter or come across a difficult situation or problem

synonyms : encounter

collide violently with an obstacle

synonyms : bump into

hit against; come into sudden contact with

antonyms : miss

*** if the amount or cost of something runs into thousands, millions etc., it reaches that level

*** Cause to blend into

Examples

1. The company ran into financial difficulties and had to lay off employees.

2. A small river runs into the sea at one side of the castle.

3. I ran into my ex-girlfriend at the grocery store, and it was a bit awkward seeing her after so long.

4. He kicked off his hat and ran into the ocean.