run aground

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (intransitive) : To strike the seabed or shore with a ship's hull, causing the vessel to become stuck and unable to move. To come to a halt or fail to progress due to encountering an obstacle or insurmountable difficulty. Verb (transitive) : To cause a vessel to strike the seabed or shore, making it immobile. Usage Intransitive Verb : The subject (usually a ship or boat) perform...