Meaning of run point | Babel Free
Definitions
- Synonym of take point (“to assume the first and most exposed position in a formation”).
- Synonym of take point (“to assume a key role in an operation”).
Examples
“John hustled to the front and ran point. Three armed Hezbollah men appeared from the barracks to their right. John stopped, planted his feet, and fired from the standing position: pop-pop-pop-pop-pop-pop.”
“The administration enlisted a smart, seasoned diplomat, Kurt Volker, to run point on its Ukraine policy.”
“Whether he was running point at an Ohio rally or sitting rod-straight with a fixed grimace while Trump went commando at a photo op, the prime minister managed to navigate the circus without getting eaten by the lions.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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