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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.
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