Phrase guide

run by

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To inform briefly of the main points of; to bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (especially in order to obtain their opinion of it).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ditransitive

Examples

  • Let me run that idea by the board before we spend too much time on it.
  • I would like to hear your opinion on this. Have you got a few minutes, so I can run some ideas by you?
  • Can you just run those numbers by me again, please? To make sure I've got them clear.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: run past

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To briefly stop at a location for a particular purpose.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Can you run by the store for milk?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, by.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

pass by while running

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • We watched children were running by

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by, pass

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Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: comentárselo — to inform briefly of the main points of...