English Explanatory Dictionary

run by

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To inform briefly of the main points of; to bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (especially in order to obtain their opinion of it).
  2. To briefly stop at a location for a particular purpose.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, by.

Word forms

run by runs by running by ran by

Synonyms

run past

Related words

drive by fly by sail by bounce off
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