Run smtgh by someone meaning in English
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Definition
to run (something) by (someone): to present (something) to (someone); to check, to review (something) with (someone)
I'll run these figures by my boss and give you his answer this afternoon.
Exercise 1
"So what time do the trains stop running?"
The verb "to run" can be used in several different contexts. From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "to run" correctly.
The verb "to run" can be used in several different contexts. From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "to run" correctly.
"So what time do the trains stop running?"
The verb "to run" can be used in several different contexts. From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "to run" correctly.
The verb "to run" can be used in several different contexts. From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "to run" correctly.
The verb "to run" is used correctly here. The expression "to be running late" means to be "behind schedule" or "delayed". Example: "I'm running late, but please don't start eating without me!".
This is a correct use of the verb "to run". The expression "to run a risk" means "to take a chance", or "to do something dangerous". In this example, "loaning" or "lending" the car to Ben was the dangerous act, which could have had serious consequences! Note that the verb "to run" is irregular: run/ran/run.
This use of the verb "to run" is correct. To "run a company/business" is to "direct" or "lead" it. This is what Bruno does at Delavigne Corp., although apparently someone doesn't agree with his leadership! Example: "Bruno runs this company awfully!".
This sentence uses the verb "to run" correctly. "To run something by someone" is to "show" it to them for their opinions or approval. Example: "I will run my proposal by the rest of the team, to see if they have any suggestions to make".
This is the only incorrect use of the verb "to run". A noise cannot "run". When we want to say that information is travelling, we say "there is a rumour that (Philip has a girlfriend)" or "the word on the street is that (Philip has a girlfriend)".
Exercise 2
"So what time do the trains stop running?"
The verb "to run" can be used in several different contexts. From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "to run" correctly.
The verb "to run" can be used in several different contexts. From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "to run" correctly.
"So what time do the trains stop running?"
The verb "to run" can be used in several different contexts. From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "to run" correctly.
The verb "to run" can be used in several different contexts. From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "to run" correctly.
The verb "to run" is used correctly here. The expression "to be running late" means to be "behind schedule" or "delayed". Example: "I'm running late, but please don't start eating without me!".
This is a correct use of the verb "to run". The expression "to run a risk" means "to take a chance", or "to do something dangerous". In this example, "loaning" or "lending" the car to Ben was the dangerous act, which could have had serious consequences! Note that the verb "to run" is irregular: run/ran/run.
This use of the verb "to run" is correct. To "run a company/business" is to "direct" or "lead" it. This is what Bruno does at Delavigne Corp., although apparently someone doesn't agree with his leadership! Example: "Bruno runs this company awfully!".
This sentence uses the verb "to run" correctly. "To run something by someone" is to "show" it to them for their opinions or approval. Example: "I will run my proposal by the rest of the team, to see if they have any suggestions to make".
This is the only incorrect use of the verb "to run". A noise cannot "run". When we want to say that information is travelling, we say "there is a rumour that (Philip has a girlfriend)" or "the word on the street is that (Philip has a girlfriend)".
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