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run through

1 of 1verb
/rʌn θru:/
Forms:runs through,running through,ran through,run through
1

to experience a particular emotion or sensation quickly and suddenly

transitive
  • As he stepped onto the stage, a wave of nervousness ran through him.
  • A sense of relief ran through me when I found my lost keys in my bag.
  • When she saw the surprise, a sense of joy ran through her heart.
  • An overwhelming sadness ran through the community when they heard the tragic news.
  • As the suspenseful scene unfolded in the movie, fear ran through the audience.
2

to use all available resources or materials rapidly and without proper consideration

transitive
  • After winning the lottery, he ran through his fortune in less than a year.
  • She ran through her monthly allowance within the first week.
  • The company ran through its startup capital within six months due to overspending on marketing and office expenses.
  • Despite warnings from financial advisors, he ran through his inheritance in a matter of months.
  • The pop star ran through her earnings on luxurious homes and designer clothes.
3

to exist in every part of a thing in a noticeable manner

transitive
  • A sense of adventure should run through the education system to inspire students.
  • The essence of tradition runs through the history of this small town.
  • Integrity and honesty should run through the values of any reputable organization.
  • The principles of teamwork and collaboration ran through the organization's culture.
  • The spirit of innovation ran through the entire company, leading to numerous breakthroughs.
4

to go over, read, or explain something quickly

transitive
  • The conductor ran through the musical score with the orchestra to prepare for the evening's performance.
  • He always runs through the agenda at the beginning of our staff meetings to keep everyone informed.
  • The coach ran through the team's strategy for the upcoming game during the morning meeting.
  • Before the exam, she decided to run through her notes to refresh her memory.
  • The presenter will run through the main topics of the conference in a brief opening speech.
5

to think about a concept or situation in detail

transitive
  • The scientists decided to run through the experiment's procedure to ensure it was well-planned and error-free.
  • She suggested running through the presentation to identify any potential areas for improvement.
  • The medical team gathered to run through the emergency procedures, ensuring they were well-prepared for any situation.
  • She insisted on running through the itinerary for their vacation to make sure nothing important was overlooked.
  • The manager asked the team to run through the project timeline, making sure all milestones were achievable.