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Definition run-down in British English

run-down adjective

adjective
1

so tired that you do not feel well

Example

Evie had been working too hard and was feeling run-down.

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2

in bad condition because no one has spent money on repairs

Example

This area of Liverpool is poor and run-down.

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Definition run-down in British English