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run over — 2 meanings

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phrasal verb2 meanings
run oversame phrase

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hit with a vehicle

The driver didn't see the cat and accidentally ran over it.

repeat or explain quickly

Let me quickly run over the main points before we finish.

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1. hit with a vehicle

B1neutralspoken

To hit and drive over someone or something with a vehicle, usually by accident.

The driver didn't see the cat and accidentally ran over it.

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2. repeat or explain quickly

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To quickly repeat or explain something, especially to make sure everyone understands.

Let me quickly run over the main points before we finish.

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