Run-by Definition

verb

To inform someone briefly of the main points of an idea; to bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone (especially in order to obtain their opinion of it).

Let me run that idea by the board before we spend too much time on it.
I would like to hear your opinion on this. Have you got a few minutes, so I can run some ideas by you.
Can you just run those numbers by me again, please? To make sure I've got them clear.
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Run-by Sentence Examples

  • In addition to the scenery, we have a million gallon hot spring pool run by the town.

  • In some refineries the travelling cranes are now run by electricity, which still further facilitates the work.

  • The street railway and the lighting system of the city are run by power generated at a plant and 40 ft.

  • The first cotton mill was built at Brunswick on the Androscoggin about 1809, and from 1830 the development of cotton manufacturing was rapid; woollen mills followed, and late in the 19th century were erected some of the largest paper and pulp mills in the country, which are run by water power from the rivers, and use the spruce and poplar timber in the river basins.

  • With a deep breath, she crossed through the clinging cold, at a run by the time she reached the other side out of fear the portals might all disappear before she was safe.

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Words Starting With

RRURUN

Words Ending With

YBY

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With R6 Letter Words Ending With Y