1
British
: the final part of a race or racetrack
2
3
: something inserted as a substantial addition in copy or typeset matter
ran in; run in; running in; runs in
1
a
: to insert as additional matter
b
: to make (typeset matter) continuous without a paragraph or other break
2
: to arrest for a usually minor offense
3
chiefly British
: to break in (a new machine) gradually by careful operation
: to pay a casual visit
Synonyms
Examples of run-in in a Sentence
Noun
the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night
Verb
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package.
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
In order to mitigate any bad run-ins for her clients, Danielle Oristian York, executive director and president of 21/64, a company that advises multigenerational philanthropists, encourages them to find organizations that align with their values and to be clear on what their mission and vision are.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
This column originally ran in the Washington Free Beacon.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The company has also had frequent run-ins with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
In order to mitigate any bad run-ins for her clients, Danielle Oristian York, executive director and president of 21/64, a company that advises multigenerational philanthropists, encourages them to find organizations that align with their values and to be clear on what their mission and vision are.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
Why did Brad Pitt run in supporting for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
This column originally ran in the Washington Free Beacon.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Run-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run-in. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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