run over
verb/ɐtɾupɨˈlaɾ/medium
a·tro·pe·lar
Definition
To knock down and pass over with a vehicle, causing injury or damage. Figuratively: to proceed with haste or disregard; to violate.
The car ran over a bicycle that was left on the road.
He ran over the details of the contract without reading them properly.
Common collocations
run over a pedestrianrun over an animalget run overrun over the rules
Etymology
Derivação de 'tropel' (multidão desordenada) + prefixo 'a-', com influência de 'tropeçar'.