Run over
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To go past the planned time limit
Example sentence
The meeting ran over by 20 minutes.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: [meeting/class/game] + run over (+ by + time)
run over time
run over by ten minutes
the meeting ran over
the game ran over
the movie ran over
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
The class ran over again today. ✅ (Correct)
The class ran again over today. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over it
Example sentence
The delivery truck ran over my bike.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: run over + object (noun)
run over a dog
run someone over
get run over
run over a pedestrian
run over a nail
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
The truck ran over my bike. ✅ (Correct)
The truck ran my bike over. ✅ (Correct)