run-through

1 of 2

noun

: a usually cursory reading, summary, or rehearsal

run through

2 of 2

verb

ran through; run through; running through; runs through

transitive verb

1
: pierce
2
: to spend or consume wastefully and rapidly
3
: to read or rehearse without pausing
4
a
b
: to subject to a process

Examples of run-through in a Sentence

Verb before I knew what was happening, the thug had run through me with a knife how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
At a rehearsal on Thursday, as Wilson led the orchestra into a breakneck run-through of the Beethoven’s second movement, the two first-desk bass players, Nazarii Stets and Ivan Zavgorodniy, bounced along to the rhythm with broad smiles on their faces. Ben Miller, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2023 The ceremonial run-through, known as the Colonel’s Review, is its own spectacle and draws its own crowds and camera crews. Jon Mooallem, New York Times, 12 July 2023 The crew's spirited culinary journey unfolded with each episode, all culminating in the restaurant's run-through. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2023 The shoot is brutal, and shows a nervous Jocelyn working hard but breaking down with every run-through her team demands, as well as her own dissatisfaction with the creative vision and disagreements with the video’s director (Kimberly Hunt). William Earl, Variety, 11 June 2023 But on the first run-through, the vibe is more like Britney at the 2007 VMAs. Vulture, 6 June 2023 There’d be a run-through where the writers got to watch, and that’s where a lot of the changes happened. Stuart Miller, Washington Post, 30 May 2023 The trial run at Westminster Abbey comes after a meticulous run-through by thousands of troops, including a nighttime procession overnight. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023 After a run-through, Phelan walked over to Ball. Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2023
Verb
The Browns gave Chubb a three-year, $36.6 million contract extension at the start of training camp in 2021, an extension that runs through the 2024 season. Dan Labbe, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2023 Comfort and style run through everything in the new line of Better Homes & Gardens fall decor that just dropped at Walmart. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2023 Hot pink runs through the middle, while doodles and landmarks fill the background. Donna St. George, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2023 The landmark contract runs through the 2026 season, the year Boston is set to begin play. Emma Healy, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023 Both doors open onto long, dark hallways; one runs through the east wing, the other through the west wing. Gisela Williams José F. Costa, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023 The proposed West Alabama Highway Corridor runs through a rural, and mostly poor region of Alabama from Thomasville to Moundville. John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2023 Wearing thick gold chains, with his signature mullet tucked behind a black baseball cap, the singer ran through his hits. Wire Services, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023 Indeed, La Grange’s premier art event began its 27th edition on a cool Fall morning and was scheduled to run through the weekend of Sept. 9-10. Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1905, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of run-through was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near run-through

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run-through

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Cite this Entry

“Run-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run-through. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

run through

verb
1
: to pierce with or as if with a sword
2
: to spend or use up wastefully
ran through the money in no time
3
: to read or rehearse without pausing
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