1
British
: the final part of a race or racetrack
2
3
: something inserted as a substantial addition in copy or typeset matter
ran in; run in; running in; runs in
1
a
: to insert as additional matter
b
: to make (typeset matter) continuous without a paragraph or other break
2
: to arrest for a usually minor offense
3
chiefly British
: to break in (a new machine) gradually by careful operation
: to pay a casual visit
Synonyms
Examples of run-in in a Sentence
Noun
the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night
Verb
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package.
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
There’s also the issue of Shikishima’s girlfriend, Noriko Ōishi, who survived a run-in with Godzilla but is left with a mysterious black marking on her neck.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Boebert is now running in the 4th District covering parts of Denver's southern suburbs and the Eastern Plains.
—John Frank, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
That’s in stark contrast to my run-ins with the American flag over the course of the trip thus far, which have left me more conflicted.
—Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
There’s also the issue of Shikishima’s girlfriend, Noriko Ōishi, who survived a run-in with Godzilla but is left with a mysterious black marking on her neck.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Besides, all versions of the 2024 MacBook Pro can run in a higher-power energy mode when plugged in, making those tasks take less time.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Boebert is now running in the 4th District covering parts of Denver's southern suburbs and the Eastern Plains.
—John Frank, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Run-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run-in. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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