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to run into
[phrase form: run]
01
to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly
Transitive: to run into sb
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.
02
to unexpectedly face a difficult situation or problem
Transitive: to run into a difficulty or problem
Example
The company ran into a legal dispute over their product 's patent.
She ran into a disagreement with her colleague over the project 's direction.
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
04
to accidentally hit a person or thing
Transitive: to run into sb/sth
Example
The taxi ran into someone waiting at the curb.
The ship ran into a reef, causing significant damage to its hull.
The delivery truck ran into a person while making a turn.
05
to surpass a specified level or amount, particularly in relation to expenses, numbers, or quantities
Transitive: to run into a level or amount
Example
The total investment in the startup ran into millions of dollars.
The repair costs for the vintage car restoration ran into tens of thousands.
The restaurant 's daily sales consistently ran into five figures.
06
to mix something so that it becomes a unified part of a whole
Ditransitive: to run into sth sth
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.
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