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Definition run on in British English

run on phrase

phrase
1

to examine someone or something in order to get information, for example to find out what something is or whether there is a problem

Example

The doctor wanted to run a few tests on him.

Synonyms and related words
slice and dice study check
2

to find out information about someone in order to be certain that they have not done anything illegal

Example

He was stopped by the police in his car and they ran a check on him.

Synonyms and related words
investigate look into follow up
Definition run on in British English