to run down

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Term: to run down

Part of Speech: Verb (Phrasal verb)

Sense 1: To criticize or belittle someone or something.

Example Sentence: After his performance, the critics began to run down his acting skills.

Sense 2: To collide or hit someone or something with a vehicle.

Example Sentence: The car ran down the pedestrian crossing the street.

Sense 3: To decrease or deplete gradually over time.

Example Sentence: The stock market crash caused the value of my portfolio to run down unexpectedly.

Sense 4: To chase and capture someone or something.

Example Sentence: The police were able to run down the suspect after a long pursuit.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Popular or well-known.

Example Sentence: The local coffee shop is a run-down place, but it's very popular among the residents.