Run through

phrasal verb

To quickly look, read, or practice something.

Let's run through the presentation one more time before the meeting.

Often appears as...

run through the list
run through the presentation

phrasal verb

To pierce or stab something or someone with a sharp object.

He ran his enemy through with a sword.

Often appears as...

run through with a knife
run through with a spear

Usage tips

Violent

phrasal verb

To consume or use up a large amount of something quickly.

We have run through all our savings since the business failed.

Often appears as...

run through money
run through resources

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Negative

phrasal verb

To experience or suffer something.

She ran through a range of emotions after her breakup.

Often appears as...

run through emotions
run through experiences

phrasal verb

To quickly look, read, or practice something.

Let's run through the presentation one more time before the meeting.

Often appears as...

run through the list
run through the presentation

phrasal verb

To pierce or stab something or someone with a sharp object.

He ran his enemy through with a sword.

Often appears as...

run through with a knife
run through with a spear

Usage tips

Violent

phrasal verb

To consume or use up a large amount of something quickly.

We have run through all our savings since the business failed.

Often appears as...

run through money
run through resources

Usage tips

Negative

phrasal verb

To experience or suffer something.

She ran through a range of emotions after her breakup.

Often appears as...

run through emotions
run through experiences

Definition 1 of 4

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Quick Review

Used for a speedy recap or summary, often before doing something important.

Can we run through the main points quickly?

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Practice Sessions

Implies rehearsal or repetition to make sure everything goes well.

The band will run through the songs before the concert.

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Last Minute Check

Suggests a final review, often done right before an event or deadline.

Let's run through the checklist once more.

Pro Tip 1/3

Quick Review

Used for a speedy recap or summary, often before doing something important.

Can we run through the main points quickly?

Pro Tip 2/3

Practice Sessions

Implies rehearsal or repetition to make sure everything goes well.

The band will run through the songs before the concert.

Pro Tip 3/3

Last Minute Check

Suggests a final review, often done right before an event or deadline.

Let's run through the checklist once more.

Pro Tip 1/3

Quick Review

Used for a speedy recap or summary, often before doing something important.

Can we run through the main points quickly?

Pro Tip 2/3

Practice Sessions

Implies rehearsal or repetition to make sure everything goes well.

The band will run through the songs before the concert.

Pro Tip 3/3

Last Minute Check

Suggests a final review, often done right before an event or deadline.

Let's run through the checklist once more.

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