and run into someone 1. Lit. to move inadvertently or crash into someone. Excuse me. I didn't mean to bump into you. The child on the bicycle nearly bumped into me. 2. Fig. to chance on someone; to meet someone by chance. (Not normally with physical contact.) Guess who I bumped into downtown today? I ran into Bill Jones yesterday. See also: bump

run into (someone, something, or some place) 1. To collide with someone or something. I can't believe you ran into the side of a building with your car. Were you... 2. To cause someone or something to collide with or into someone or something else. In …

run into someone. run into something. run into sth. run its course idiom. run of book. has been added to list. To top. Contents. Intermediate.

run into sb definition: 1. to meet someone you know when you are not expecting to: 2. to meet someone you know when you…. Learn more.

run into somebody/something. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English run into somebody/something phrasal verb 1. PROBLEM. to start to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation He ran into criticism after remarks he made in a television interview. run into trouble/problems/difficulties The business ran into financial difficulties almost immediately. 2 …

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run in 1. To briefly stop at and go into some location, especially to collect or purchase something. I just need to run in the office and get my phone charger. Do you mind if I run in and pick up some milk before we head home? 2. To briefly stop at and …

Sometimes I find when you run into the same person you’re meant to see what they can teach you. So sitting down or having a good chat with them is usually recommended as you will see it helps provide clarity. Upgrade to Quora+ to access this answer Access millions more answer s like this Browse ad‑free Support the writers you like to hear from