rundown

noun run·down \ ˈrən-ˌdau̇n \

|Updated on: 16 Jul 2018

Definition of rundown

1 : a play in baseball in which a base runner who is caught off base is chased by two or more opposing players who throw the ball from one to another in an attempt to tag the runner out

2 : an item-by-item report or review : summary

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Examples of rundown in a Sentence

They gave us a rundown on the main points of the news.
a rundown of our public services
He was caught in a rundown.

Recent Examples of rundown from the Web

Below is a rundown of France and Croatia's head-to-head results, according to 11v11.com.

— jenna west, SI.com, "France vs. Croatia History: All-Time Head-to-Head Results," 11 July 2018
Here’s a rundown of some of the highlights Cambridge has to offer for your weekend stay.

— brittany britto, baltimoresun.com, "Weekend adventure: A visitor's guide to history-rich Cambridge," 2 July 2018
Here’s a rundown: Bluebird has now treated six sickle cell patients with the new version of LentiGlobin.

— adam feuerstein, STAT, "New Bluebird data show promising benefits for gene therapy, if they last," 15 June 2018
Here’s a rundown of some of the key issues that could define the 2018 session’s final week.

— jason hancock, allison kite and tessa weinberg, kansascity, "Missouri Legislature heads for its big finale, with tax cuts, other issues in play | The Kansas City Star," 11 May 2018
So here’s a rundown of drivers who have had new babies recently.

— michelle r. martinelli, For The Win, "9 NASCAR drivers with new babies, including Dale Jr. and Kyle Larson," 9 May 2018
Tim Anderson was caught in a rundown in the second inning after getting picked off first base.

— phil thompson, chicagotribune.com, "Yoan Moncada asked to learn error of his ways — and he's not the only one," 29 June 2018
Puig chopped a grounder to Baez, who threw home to catch Bellinger in a rundown.

— andy mccullough, latimes.com, "Yasiel Puig’s play is not a pretty picture in 9-4 loss to Cubs," 27 June 2018
On the back-end of his 13th-inning hit, he was caught in a rundown between first and second, apparently trying to create a chance for David Peralta to sneak home from third with an insurance run.

— nick piecoro, azcentral, "Ketel Marte’s hit lifts Diamondbacks past Pirates in extras," 22 June 2018

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First Known Use of rundown

1908

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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rundown Synonyms

Synonyms

abstract, brief, digest, encapsulation, epitome, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume), roundup, sum, summarization, summary, synopsis, wrap-up;

Near Antonyms

amplification, enlargement, expansion;

addendum, supplement;

simplification, streamlining;

rehash, reprise;

conclusion, epilogue (also epilog);

run-down

adjective \ ˈrən-ˈdau̇n \

Definition of run-down

1 : worn-out, exhausted

2 : completely unwound

3 : being in poor repair : dilapidated

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First Known Use of run-down

1815

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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run-down Synonyms

Phrases

out of sorts, under the weather;

run down

verb

Definition of run down

transitive verb

1 a : to collide with and knock down

b : to run against and cause to sink

2 a : to chase to exhaustion or until captured

b : to trace the source of

c : to tag out (a base runner) between bases on a rundown

3 : disparage

intransitive verb

1 : to cease to operate because of the exhaustion of motive power

the clock ran down

2 : to decline in physical condition or vigor

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Examples of run down in a Sentence

finally ran down the answer after hours of research
constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it

Recent Examples of run down from the Web

The Abderdeen Times reports that the unidentified minor was on the run down highway 211 from nearby Raeford at speeds of up to 135 mph with patrol cars on his tail.

— gary gastelu, Fox News, "Teen leads police on 135 mph chase, goes airborne," 28 June 2018
Clutch in Game 7 In the deciding game of the 2014 World Series against the Giants, Herrera threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings and kept the Royals just a run down at 3-2.

— pete grathoff, kansascity, "Five of the top moments in Kelvin Herrera's career with Royals," 18 June 2018
Epps made it 4-0 in first half stoppage time with a slashing run down the right wing, including a crossover dribble that left a Richmond defender on his rear end.

— jonathan tannenwald, Philly.com, "David Accam, Anthony Fontana lead Union's 5-0 rout of Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup," 5 June 2018
Caught in a run down between third and home, Craig Wiley sprinted across an unguarded home plate after the catcher attempted to throw him out at third base.

— kyle stackpole, Howard County Times, "Reservoir baseball knocks out Mt. Hebron with 1-0 win in 13 innings," 16 May 2018
For now, inflatable kayaks are OK, with Class IIs and a III, with a put-in at Sims Campground for the run down to Pollard Flat or Dog Creek.

— tom stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Rafters launch stellar season for rivers, water sports," 13 May 2018
One of the four riders, Brock Crouch, 18, went on the first run down the mountain, and then returned to try a second route nearby.

— author: christine hauser, Anchorage Daily News, "Friends rescue snowboarder swept away by avalanche in Canadian backcountry," 27 Apr. 2018
The full run down of events is available at Rockhall.com/rockweekcle.

— nikki delamotte, cleveland.com, "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame extends hours for induction week," 4 Apr. 2018
Taking advantage of a late Flash penalty, Jonatas Melo found Peruzzi making a run down the right side.

— glenn graham, baltimoresun.com, "Blast hang on at Monterrey, 4-3, to win third MASL title in row, Baltimore's 10th indoor crown," 26 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of run down

1686

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

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run down Synonyms

Synonyms

bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, decry, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, play down, put down, talk down, vilipend, write off;

Antonyms

acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise;

Near Antonyms

approve, countenance, endorse (also indorse), favor, recommend, sanction;

commend, compliment, eulogize;

Related Words

discommend;

abuse, scold;

disapprove (of), dislike;

censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate;

asperse, defame, malign, rip, slander, slur, traduce, vilify;

discredit, disgrace;

Phrases

dump on;

RUNDOWN Defined for English Language Learners

rundown

noun

Definition of rundown for English Language Learners

: a quick report about the main parts of something
: a gradual reduction in the size of a business, activity, etc.
baseball : a play in which a runner is chased by two or more opposing players who throw the ball to each other in an attempt to tag the runner out