Search
Select the dictionary language
to run to
[phrase form: run]
01
to extend to a specific, typically considerable, amount, degree, etc.
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
State verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
to
Base verb
run
Present tense
run to
3rd person singular
runs to
Present participle
running to
Past simple
ran to
Past participle
run to
Examples
The total cost of the wedding ran to several thousand dollars.
02
to be a sufficient amount to meet a specific financial cost or requirement
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
My savings can run to a vacation this summer if I budget carefully.
03
to reach a point where one's abilities or preferences are no longer sufficient
Examples
She realized her patience had run to its limit, and she could n't tolerate the situation any longer.
04
to seek help or protection from someone
Examples
When the storm hit, the scared child instinctively ran to their parents for comfort.
