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Definition of run-in - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- They had a run-in over the project details.
2.
sportsTECH. UK the period leading up to a sporting eventTECH. UK
- The run-in to the championship was intense.
Adjective
1.
typographyTECH. having been integrated into text layoutTECH.
- The run-in text was hard to read.
2.
mechanicalRare US having been adjusted to fit together smoothlyRare US
- The run-in engine parts worked perfectly.
Expressions with run-in
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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
small local shop
small shop in a neighborhood, often family-run by Indian or Malay families
sports
take the stick in a relay race to run your part
sports
run around in celebration after success
occupation
worker trained to run tests and handle equipment in a laboratory
energy
fuel used to run engines in vehicles or other powered machines
meeting rules
rules for how meetings are run in official groups
technology computing
order in which instructions in software run from start to finish
movement
run lightly and quickly in a playful way
business
major change in how a company is organized or run
environmental practice
run in ways that protect long-term health of resources and communities
technology
period for a process to run in computing
stocking run
defect in stockings causing a long run
baseball scoring
score a run in baseball
batting score
home run in baseball
sports
hit a home run in baseball
technology
designed to run independently in computing
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.
After the run-in period, the machine ran smoothly.
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- French:altercation, intégré, ...
- German:Auseinandersetzung, integriert, ...
- Italian:discussione, integrato, ...
- Spanish:altercado, integrado, ...
- Portuguese:confronto, integrado, ...
- Chinese:争执, 嵌入式, ...
- Japanese:口論, 組み込みの, ...
- Arabic:مُشادَّة, مُدْمَج, ...
- Hebrew:עִמּוּת, מְשֻׁלָּב, ...
- Russian:конфликт, врезанный, ...
- Ukrainian:конфлікт, вбудований, ...
- Hindi:तकरार, एकीकृत, ...
Definition of run in - Reverso English Dictionary
Phrasal verb
1.
- The police run in the suspect near the park..
2.
machineryTECH. UK use new machinery at reduced speedTECH. UK
- They need to run in the new engine for a few hours.
3.
typographyTECH. UK insert text without a new lineTECH. UK
- The editor decided to run in the additional comments.
4.
aircraftintr. Rare UK approach a point or targetintr. Rare UK
- The pilot began to run in towards the landing strip.
5.
sportsTECH. UK score a try in rugbyTECH. UK
- He managed to run in a try just before halftime.
Expressions with run in
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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.
They need to run in before releasing the payload. The winger managed to run in twice during the match. She was thrilled to run in her first try.
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- French:arrêter, roder, ...
- German:festnehmen, einlaufen lassen, ...
- Italian:fermare, rodare, ...
- Spanish:arrestar, rodar, ...
- Portuguese:prender, rodar, ...
- Chinese:逮捕, 磨合, ...
- Japanese:逮捕する, 慣らす, ...
- Arabic:قَبَضَ عَلَيْهِ, لَيَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲצוֹר, לְהַרִיץ מָנוֹעַ חָדָשׁ בְּהַרְצָה, ...
- Russian:арестовать, обкатывать, ...
- Ukrainian:заарештувати, обкатати, ...
- Hindi:गिरफ्तार करना, चलाना, ...
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