run past en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(ditransitive, idiomatic) To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (someone) in order to obtain their opinion.
Let me run that idea past the boss before we spend too much time on it.
- (intransitive) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, past.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| run past | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| running past | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| ran past | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| runs past | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |