rundown

Meanings

1. A rough outline of a topic or situation.
2. A summary of the horses to be raced on a particular day, with their weights, jockeys, odds, etc.
3. A defensive play in which the runner is caught between two fielders, who steadily converge to tag the runner out.
4. A Caribbean stew of meat or fish (typically mackerel) with reduced coconut milk, yam, tomato, onion and seasonings.
5. A reduction, e.g. of an activity, or in the size of something, such as a fleet.

1. Alternative form of run-down.

Etymology

Deverbal from run down.