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run over

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐtɾupɨˈlaɾ/a·tro·pe·lar

Definition

1

To knock down and pass over with a vehicle, causing injury or damage. Figuratively: to proceed with haste or disregard; to violate.

Usage examples

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 combinations

run over a pedestrianrun over an animalget run overrun over the rules