Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-over
verb
/ˈrʌn ˌoʊ.vər/
Definition
To strike or collide with someone or something while moving, typically a vehicle over a person or object.
Examples
- The car accidentally ran over a small animal in the street.
- Make sure to look both ways before crossing, so you don’t get run over.
- He was so distracted that he didn’t notice he had run over the toy left on the driveway.
Meaning
Run-over refers to the act of a vehicle unintentionally hitting someone or something during its movement.
Synonyms
- knock down
- strike
- hit
- collide with
- trample
