Run down
To go through a list or a set of points quickly, one item at a time
Common pattern: run down + list/agenda (noun)
run down the list
run down the agenda
run down the checklist
run down the highlights
run down the details
Let me run down the agenda. ✅ (Correct)
Let me run it down for you. ✅ (Correct — often separated with a pronoun object)
To chase or search for something or someone until you find or catch it
Common pattern: run down + lead/suspect (noun)
run down a lead
run down a suspect
run down a dream
run down a rumor
run down the answer
The police ran down the suspect. ✅ (Correct)
The police ran the suspect down. ✅ (Correct)
To lose power or energy gradually until it stops working
Common pattern: run down + battery/clock (noun)
the battery runs down
run down the battery
the clock runs down
run down the clock
I ran it down by playing games. ✅ (Correct — often separated with a pronoun object)
I ran down it by playing games. ❌ (Incorrect — pronoun objects must be separated)