| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
run across [rʌn əˈkrɒs] | to find something or someone by chance |
Other meanings
- to unexpectedly meet someone
- to quickly pass over or through something
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "run across"
- I ran across an interesting article yesterday.
Я случайно наткнулся на интересную статью вчера. - She ran across her old friend at the bookstore.
Она случайно встретила свою старую подругу в книжном магазине. - His name ran across my mind as I entered the room.
Его имя вдруг пришло мне в голову, когда я вошёл в комнату.
Features of Using "run across"
Similar in meaning to come across, but slightly more informal. Often used in casual conversations when you unexpectedly encounter something or someone.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb run
run out
to use all of something and have none left
run into
meet someone unexpectedly
run away
escape by running
run behind
to be late or delayed
run through
to go over or rehearse something quickly
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