Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-into
Phrasal Verb
/rʌn ˈɪntu/
Definition
To encounter someone unexpectedly or to collide with someone or something.
Examples
- I randomly ran into my old friend at the grocery store.
- Be careful not to run into that parked car!
- She tends to run into trouble when she’s not careful.
Meaning
The phrase ‘run into’ refers to the act of meeting someone by chance or having a sudden, often unplanned, confrontation with an object or situation.
Synonyms
- Encounter
- Meet
- Collide
- Stumble upon
