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Meaning of run past | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (someone) in order to obtain their opinion.
    ditransitive, idiomatic
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, past.
    intransitive

Examples

“Let me run that idea past the boss before we spend too much time on it.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

run point run rampant run rings around run riot run roughshod over run scared

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