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Meaning of run to | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To reach a particular maximum amount, size, value, etc.
    idiomatic
  2. To be capable of reaching or achieving.
    idiomatic
  3. To go to a responsible person or authority figure for support; to require another to support oneself.

Equivalents

日本語 通じる
Latina occursatus occurso
Polski dobiec dobiegać zabiec zabiegać

Examples

“The official report⟳ runs to several thousand pages in 12 volumes.”
“The repairs ran to 1,200 euros.”
“My musical tastes don't run⟳ to Wagner, I'm afraid.”
“I think⟳ my carpentry should run⟳ to making a window.”
“She's getting a little old to run⟳ to her mother every time she gets in a fight⟳ with her friends.”

CEFR level

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

run to earth run to fat run to ground run to the hills run to waste run up

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