run by
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Definition
- Verb (transitive, phrasal verb):
- To pass by someone or something while running: To move quickly on foot past a person or location.
- To present an idea, plan, or piece of information to someone for their consideration, opinion, or approval: To briefly explain something to someone to get their feedback.
Usage
- The primary meaning involves physical movement past a point.
- The secondary, more common meaning is idiomatic and involves the presentation of information for review.
- It is often used in professional or collaborative contexts.
Examples
- Literal meaning (to pass by while running):
- I saw a jogger run by my window this morning.
- The children ran by so fast we could barely see them.
- Idiomatic meaning (to present for consideration):
- I have a new proposal; can I run it by you later?
- She ran the numbers by her manager before finalizing the report.
- Let me run this idea by the team first.
Advanced Usage
- "to run something by someone": The structure is almost always "run [something] by [someone]." The "something" (the idea, plan, document) is the direct object.
- He ran the draft speech by his communications advisor.
- It implies a quick, informal review rather than a formal submission.
Variants and Related Words
- Run past: A near-identical synonym for the idiomatic meaning (to present for consideration).
- I need to run these figures past accounting.
Synonyms
- Present to: To show or offer for consideration.
- Submit for review: To give something to someone for examination and judgment.
- Check with: To consult someone for confirmation or advice.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Run through: To rehearse, explain, or examine quickly from beginning to end.
- Let's run through the main points of the presentation.
- Run over: To hit with a vehicle; or to exceed a limit; or to review quickly.
- We'll run over the schedule one more time.
Related Idioms
- To bounce something off someone: Similar to "run by," meaning to share an idea to get a reaction.
- Can I bounce this concept off you?
Verb
- pass by while running
- We watched children were running by