run-in
ˈrʌnˌɪn
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Definition of run-in - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
conflictargument or disagreement with someone
  • They had a run-in over the project details.
altercation quarrel
2.
sportsTECH.UKthe period leading up to a sporting eventTECH.UK
  • The run-in to the championship was intense.
buildup lead-up prelude

Adjective

1.
typographyTECH.having been integrated into text layoutTECH.
  • The run-in text was hard to read.
embedded integrated
2.
mechanicalRareUShaving been adjusted to fit together smoothlyRareUS
  • The run-in engine parts worked perfectly.
seasoned
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experience a conflict or trouble with someone or something
He had a run-in with the police last night.

Origin of run-in

English, run (move) + in (inside)

Terms with run-in included in their meaning

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hamster
circular device for small animals to run in place
sports
event where people run and get covered in colored powder
gender bias
run in a way judged as feminine and therefore lacking power
finance
money paid in taxes that government uses to run programs and services
sport
score of one run in cricket
nudity
run naked in a public place
movement
run very quickly, especially in short bursts
damaged clothing
tights with a long tear or run in the fabric

Examples of run-in in a sentence

  • A run-in with the boss left him frustrated.
  • The team's run-in was marked by several injuries.
  • Fans eagerly anticipated the run-in to the finals.
  • The document featured run-in headings.
  • Run-in paragraphs can save space in layouts.
  • The run-in gears meshed without a hitch.

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  1. French:altercation, intégré, ...
  2. German:Auseinandersetzung, integriert, ...
  3. Italian:discussione, integrato, ...
  4. Spanish:altercado, integrado, ...
  5. Portuguese:confronto, integrado, ...
  6. Chinese:争执, 嵌入式, ...
  7. Japanese:口論, 組み込みの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشادَّة, مُدْمَج, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִמּוּת, מְשֻׁלָּב, ...
  10. Russian:конфликт, врезанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:конфлікт, вбудований, ...
  12. Hindi:तकरार, एकीकृत, ...
run in UK
rʌn ɪn
ran inrunning in

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Phrasal verb

tr.
1.
legalUKarrest someoneUK
  • The police run in the suspect near the park..
apprehend detain
2.
machineryTECH.UKuse new machinery at reduced speedTECH.UK
  • They need to run in the new engine for a few hours.
break in wear in
3.
typographyTECH.UKinsert text without a new lineTECH.UK
  • The editor decided to run in the additional comments.
embed incorporate integrate
4.
aircraftintr.RareUKapproach a point or targetintr.RareUK
  • The pilot began to run in towards the landing strip.
approach descend land
5.
sportsTECH.UKscore a try in rugbyTECH.UK
  • He managed to run in a try just before halftime.
score touchdown try
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engage in repetitive unproductive activities
We keep running in circles with this project.
be a common trait in a family
Good looks seem to run in the family.
be a dominant or influential quality
Creativity runs in her veins, influencing all her work.
move legs as if running but stay in one spot
He likes to run in place during his workout.

Examples of run in in a sentence

  • The authorities decided to run in the protestors.
  • The manual suggests running in the generator before full use.
  • It's important to run in the new car to ensure longevity.
  • She chose to run in the footnotes for clarity.
  • The designer decided to run in the captions.
  • The aircraft will run in for the final approach.

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  1. French:arrêter, roder, ...
  2. German:festnehmen, einlaufen lassen, ...
  3. Italian:fermare, rodare, ...
  4. Spanish:arrestar, rodar, ...
  5. Portuguese:prender, rodar, ...
  6. Chinese:逮捕, 磨合, ...
  7. Japanese:逮捕する, 慣らす, ...
  8. Arabic:قَبَضَ عَلَيْهِ, لَيَّنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַעֲצוֹר, לְהַרִיץ מָנוֹעַ חָדָשׁ בְּהַרְצָה, ...
  10. Russian:арестовать, обкатывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заарештувати, обкатати, ...
  12. Hindi:गिरफ्तार करना, चलाना, ...

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