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run-in
[ruhn-in]
noun
a quarrel; argument.
Printing.matter that is added to a text, especially without indenting for a new paragraph.
adjective
Printing.added to a text without indenting.
run in
verb
to run (an engine) gently, usually for a specified period when it is new, in order that the running surfaces may become polished
(tr) to insert or include
(intr) (of an aircraft) to approach a point or target
informal(tr) to take into custody; arrest
he was run in for assault
noun
informalan argument or quarrel
he had a run-in with the boss yesterday
an approach to the end of an event, etc
the run-in to the championship
printing matter inserted in an existing paragraph
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of run-in1
Idioms and Phrases
Insert or include something extra, as in Can you run this map in with the text? [Early 1800s]
Also, run on . In printing, make a solid body of text without a paragraph or other break, as in The quotation should be run in rather than set as a paragraph .
Also, run someone in . Take someone into custody, as in The police were going to run him in, but he got away . [ Slang ; mid-1800s]
Visit someone briefly, as in If I have time, I'll run in to see Aunt Mary . [Second half of 1800s]
Break something or someone in, as in Let's run in the new model on a short flight . [Early 1900s] Also see run into .
Example Sentences
Postecoglou's style of play at Spurs proved divisive, with a notoriously high line featuring prominently before being ditched for the crucial Europa League run-in.
This happens before Ellie has her own run-in with members of the cult, who grab Ellie and come close to hanging and vivisecting her before she can explain that she’s not a threat.
The Indianapolis Colts’ video seemingly poked fun at Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill’s run-in with the law.
If he starts banging the goals in again then that would be a huge boost for their run-in.
Sale have now won their past four Premiership matches and go into the run-in with momentum.
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