run down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them.
Va vào người bằng xe và gây thương tích hoặc giết chết.
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Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To criticize someone or an organisation, often unfairly.
Phê bình ai đó hoặc một tổ chức, thường không công bằng.
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To find something or someone after searching for a long time.
Tìm thấy một điều gì sau khi tìm kiếm trong thời gian dài.
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “run down” mean?
To hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them.
Is “run down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.