Run across
phrasal verb
To find or meet someone or something unexpectedly.
I ran across an old friend while I was shopping.
phrasal verb
To experience or encounter (a problem or difficulty).
You may run across some difficulties on the project.
phrasal verb
To go from one side to another.
I ran across the bridge to catch the bus.
phrasal verb
To find or meet someone or something unexpectedly.
I ran across an old friend while I was shopping.
phrasal verb
To experience or encounter (a problem or difficulty).
You may run across some difficulties on the project.
phrasal verb
To go from one side to another.
I ran across the bridge to catch the bus.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Chance Encounter
Used when mentioning an unexpected meeting of someone or something, often pleasantly surprising.
At the library, I ran across my old teacher.
Pro Tip 2/2Unplanned Discovery
Highlights an element of surprise in finding something you weren't actively looking for.
I ran across some rare stamps in my attic.
Pro Tip 1/2Chance Encounter
Used when mentioning an unexpected meeting of someone or something, often pleasantly surprising.
At the library, I ran across my old teacher.
Pro Tip 2/2Unplanned Discovery
Highlights an element of surprise in finding something you weren't actively looking for.
I ran across some rare stamps in my attic.
Pro Tip 1/2Chance Encounter
Used when mentioning an unexpected meeting of someone or something, often pleasantly surprising.
At the library, I ran across my old teacher.
Pro Tip 2/2Unplanned Discovery
Highlights an element of surprise in finding something you weren't actively looking for.
I ran across some rare stamps in my attic.
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