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to run over
[phrase form: run]
01
to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage
Transitive: to run over sb/sth
Example
The driver did n't see the bicycle and ran over it, causing damage to both the bike and the car.
The careless driver ran over the pedestrian's foot at the crosswalk, causing injury.
02
to exceed a brim, typically referring to a liquid or substance
Intransitive
Example
The cup was filled to the brim, causing the hot tea to run over and spill onto the saucer.
The rain poured relentlessly, causing the gutters to run over with water.
03
to review a text or information
Transitive: to run over a text or information
Example
The researcher had to run over the data to verify the accuracy of the findings.
The editor will run over the manuscript to catch any last-minute errors.
04
to exceed the anticipated duration of something
Intransitive
Example
The meeting ran over, making everyone late for their next appointments.
The school assembly ran over by half an hour due to a lengthy presentation.
05
to provide a brief explanation or summary of a topic
Transitive: to run over a topic
Example
The coach ran over the basic strategy with the team before the big game.
I 'll run over the main rules of the game so everyone can understand how to play.
