run in

run in

verb

Definition of RUN IN

transitive verb

1

a : to insert as additional matter b : to make (typeset matter) continuous without a paragraph or other break

2

: to arrest for a usually minor offense

3

chiefly British : to break in (a new machine) gradually by careful operation

intransitive verb

: to pay a casual visit

Examples of RUN IN

1. <I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package.>
2. <if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in>

First Known Use of RUN IN

1817

Related to RUN IN

Synonyms: come by, come over, drop by, drop in, pop (in), run (over), call, step in, stop (by or in), visit

Antonyms: discharge

Related Words: barge (in); look up, see; bop (into), happen (by); frequent, hang (at), haunt, resort (to)

Near Antonyms: emancipate, free, liberate, loose, loosen, release, spring; unbind, unchain

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Rhymes with RUN IN

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