Run down describes someone or something that is not looking good and that has become dilapidatedor disheveled, often due to neglect.
(adjective)
- An example of run down is a person who has a cold and who looks tired and worn out.
- An example of run down is a house in foreclosure on which the owners haven't done any repairs for the last ten years.
A run down is a detailed description or analysis of something.
(noun)When a senior tells a junior all about the teacher and the type of tests to expect, this is an example of a run down.