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Definition

To exceed the allotted time.

To drive over, causing injury or death.

To describe briefly; to summarize or recapitulate; to go through or consider quickly.

To rehearse quickly.

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In Context

  • "The previous presentation ran over and ours had to start late."
  • "Can you believe somebody would just run over a cat like that?"
  • "Before we start the project, let's just run over who is doing what."
  • "Each man was running over the what ifs in his mind."
  • "You'd better run over your statement before going on the platform."
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To do something hastily and with great energy.

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To make photocopies, or print.

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To use up or consume all

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To make something, usually an item of clothing, very quickly.
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