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Definition run through in British English

run through phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to explain or to read something quickly

Example

I'll just run through the names and make sure everyone's here.

Example

Do you want me to run through the details with you?

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2

to practise something so that it is correct for a performance or test

Example

Let's just run through the piece one more time.

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3

if a feeling runs through a group of people, they all feel it

Example

Fear ran through the crowd as a shot was heard.

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4

if a quality or idea runs through something, you can find it in many parts of that thing

Example

The theme of jealousy runs through a lot of her work.

Example

There was a lot of bitterness running through their conversation.

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5

to spend or use a lot of money in a short period of time

Example

The project ran through £50 million in the first year.

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6

to push a sword through someone's body

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Definition run through in British English