run into
Third Person
runs into
Present Participle
running into
Past Tense
ran into
Past Participle
run into
1
to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly
transitive
- I ran into my old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
- I can't believe I ran into my boss at the movies last night!
- She often runs into her neighbors while walking her dog in the park.
- We ran into our former teacher while on vacation in another country.
- It's always a surprise to run into familiar faces when traveling to new places.
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2
to unexpectedly face a difficult situation or problem
transitive
- The company ran into financial difficulties and had to lay off employees.
- I ran into a traffic jam on my way to work this morning.
- The company ran into a legal dispute over their product's patent.
- She ran into a disagreement with her colleague over the project's direction.
- The team ran the project into a scheduling conflict when they realized the key participants were unavailable.
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3
to cause something to hit a person or thing, often by accident
- He ran his scooter into a pedestrian while turning the corner.
- The cyclist ran his bicycle into a lamp post, resulting in a minor accident.
- She ran her car into a tree when the brakes failed.
4
to accidentally hit a person or thing
transitive
- The taxi ran into someone waiting at the curb.
- The delivery truck ran into a person while making a turn.
- The ship ran into a reef, causing significant damage to its hull.
- The soccer player ran into another player while chasing the ball.
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5
to surpass a specified level or amount, particularly in relation to expenses, numbers, or quantities
transitive
- The project's expenses ran into the millions due to unforeseen complications.
- The construction timeline ran into months beyond the original estimate.
- The repair costs for the vintage car restoration ran into tens of thousands.
- The restaurant's daily sales consistently ran into five figures.
- The total investment in the startup ran into millions of dollars.
6
to mix something so that it becomes a unified part of a whole
- The artist decided to run the new color palette into the overall painting to create a cohesive look.
- The architect managed to run the modern design into the existing structure beautifully.
- The decorator aimed to run the antique furniture into the contemporary room design.
- The chef skillfully ran the different flavors into a harmonious and delicious dish.
- The city planner's goal was to run sustainable practices into the urban development project.