rundown
1 of 3noun
run·down ˈrən-ˌdau̇n 
1
: an item-by-item report or review : summary
2
: a play in baseball in which a base runner who is caught off base is chased by two or more opposing players who throw the ball from one to another in an attempt to tag the runner out
run-down
2 of 3adjective
ˈrən-ˈdau̇n
1
: being in poor repair : dilapidated
2
: worn-out, exhausted
3
: completely unwound
run down
3 of 3verb
ran down; run down; running down; runs down
transitive verb
1
a
: to collide with and knock down
b
: to run against and cause to sink
2
a
: to chase to exhaustion or until captured
b
: to trace the source of
c
: to tag out (a base runner) between bases on a rundown
3
: disparage
intransitive verb
1
: to cease to operate because of the exhaustion of motive power
the clock ran down
2
: to decline in physical condition or vigor
Synonyms
Noun
- abstract
- breviary
- brief
- capsule
- conspectus
- digest
- encapsulation
- epitome
- inventory
- outline
- précis
- recap
- recapitulation
- résumé
- resume
- resumé
- roundup
- run-through
- sum
- sum-up
- summa
- summarization
- summary
- summing-up
- synopsis
- wrap-up
Adjective
- beat-up
- bombed-out
- dilapidated
- dog-eared
- down-at-the-heels
- down-at-heel
- down-at-the-heel
- down-at-heels
- dumpy
- grungy
- mangy
- mean
- miserable
- moth-eaten
- neglected
- ratty
- scrubby
- scruffy
- seedy
- shabby
- sleazy
- tacky
- tatterdemalion
- tatty
- threadbare
- timeworn
- tumbledown
Verb
- ascertain
- descry
- detect
- determine
- dig out
- dig up
- discover
- dredge (up)
- ferret (out)
- find
- find out
- get
- hit (on or upon)
- hunt (down or up)
- learn
- locate
- nose out
- root (out)
- rout (out)
- rummage
- scare up
- scout (up)
- track (down)
- turn up
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Example Sentences
Noun They gave us a rundown on the main points of the news. a rundown of our public services He was caught in a rundown. Verb finally ran down the answer after hours of research constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it
Recent Examples on the Web
Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 He was injured in his start Sunday while going to cover first base during a rundown in the third inning against the Orioles. Kristie Rieken, Chron, 30 Aug. 2022 Verlander was injured in his start Sunday while going to cover first base during a rundown in the third inning against the Orioles. BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 In Granite City – a fictional rundown metropolis a la Batman's Gotham – teen Sam (Javon Walton) is saved from a beatdown by neighbor Joe (Stallone), a garbageman with apparent superpowers. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Our top picks: For all things contouring, read on below for what to look for in the best contour stick, plus a rundown on how to contour your face. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 In that night's game, Omar Narváez, one of the two remaining catchers, injured his quad during a rundown on defense. Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2022 But at its southern end, Park Drive is dotted with rundown or shuttered businesses; lined with missing or broken sidewalks; and bordered with weeds and overgrown grass. Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2022 Missouri defenders were paid significantly less than their prosecutorial counterparts; worked out of rundown, outdated offices; and labored under workloads that often rendered meaningful investigation of their cases impossible. Chris Pomorski, The New Republic, 23 June 2022 oregonlive, 21 May 2022 The camera is unrelenting here, showing the blade run down Aemma’s abdomen as her blood spills onto the bed sheets. Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2022 After a fourth-down stop late in the fourth quarter, the South got the ball back with just under two minutes and a chance to run down the clock. Paul Shepherd, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2022 Bilton ponders the role of genetics in her biological siblings’ dimples and in the fact that many have cats and let their phone batteries run down to a sliver. Janet Manley, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 If your jean shorts are looking run down, consider The Perfect Jean Short in Fiore Wash. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022 And with climate change exacerbating drought conditions in California and causing snow-melt water to run down weeks ahead of schedule, water officials and conservationists are warning of even more unpredictability ahead. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 29 May 2022 Grounds planted with lavender, freesia and olive trees run down to a private beachfront with cabanas on oceanfront decking and two pontoons are ready to moor arriving yachts. Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 26 May 2022 So, perform a hard reset rather than wait for the battery life to run down. Toby Grey, BGR, 22 May 2022 See More
Noun
Watch for a closer look at the Fold, and a rundown of its features. Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 He was injured in his start Sunday while going to cover first base during a rundown in the third inning against the Orioles. Kristie Rieken, Chron, 30 Aug. 2022 Verlander was injured in his start Sunday while going to cover first base during a rundown in the third inning against the Orioles. BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 In Granite City – a fictional rundown metropolis a la Batman's Gotham – teen Sam (Javon Walton) is saved from a beatdown by neighbor Joe (Stallone), a garbageman with apparent superpowers. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Our top picks: For all things contouring, read on below for what to look for in the best contour stick, plus a rundown on how to contour your face. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 In that night's game, Omar Narváez, one of the two remaining catchers, injured his quad during a rundown on defense. Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2022 But at its southern end, Park Drive is dotted with rundown or shuttered businesses; lined with missing or broken sidewalks; and bordered with weeds and overgrown grass. Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2022 Missouri defenders were paid significantly less than their prosecutorial counterparts; worked out of rundown, outdated offices; and labored under workloads that often rendered meaningful investigation of their cases impossible. Chris Pomorski, The New Republic, 23 June 2022 Verb
Tostenson furiously kicked during the final 100 meters to run down Gorze, who won Friday’s 3,000, at the finish line. oregonlive, 21 May 2022 The camera is unrelenting here, showing the blade run down Aemma’s abdomen as her blood spills onto the bed sheets. Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2022 After a fourth-down stop late in the fourth quarter, the South got the ball back with just under two minutes and a chance to run down the clock. Paul Shepherd, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2022 Bilton ponders the role of genetics in her biological siblings’ dimples and in the fact that many have cats and let their phone batteries run down to a sliver. Janet Manley, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 If your jean shorts are looking run down, consider The Perfect Jean Short in Fiore Wash. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022 And with climate change exacerbating drought conditions in California and causing snow-melt water to run down weeks ahead of schedule, water officials and conservationists are warning of even more unpredictability ahead. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 29 May 2022 Grounds planted with lavender, freesia and olive trees run down to a private beachfront with cabanas on oceanfront decking and two pontoons are ready to moor arriving yachts. Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 26 May 2022 So, perform a hard reset rather than wait for the battery life to run down. Toby Grey, BGR, 22 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1908, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Adjective
1815, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Verb
1686, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Kids Definition
run-down
adjective
ˈrən-ˈdau̇n
1
: in poor condition
a run-down farm
2
: in poor health
rundown 1 of 3
noun
as in summary
a short statement of the main points a rundown of the suspect's lengthy police record Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- summary
- outline
- recap
- brief
- roundup
- synopsis
- summa
- resume
- recapitulation
- précis
- inventory
- résumé
- summarization
- sum-up
- digest
- sum
- encapsulation
- abstract
- conspectus
- wrap-up
- run-through
- summing-up
- compendium
- capsule
- breviary
- resumé
- epitome
- compend
- rehash
- streamlining
- shortening
- abbreviation
- reprise
- abridgment
- curtailment
- simplification
- condensation
- epilogue
- abridgement
- conclusion
- epilog
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- expansion
- enlargement
- amplification
- supplement
- addendum
run-down
2 of 3adjective
1
as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect a run-down old house that really should be torn down Synonyms & Similar Words
- dilapidated
- neglected
- abandoned
- tumbledown
- shabby
- scruffy
- dumpy
- desolate
- miserable
- tatty
- tired
- seedy
- tattered
- grungy
- mangy
- ragged
- scrubby
- timeworn
- down-at-heel
- ratty
- threadbare
- tacky
- down-at-the-heels
- beat-up
- bombed-out
- ruined
- sleazy
- broken
- tatterdemalion
- down-at-the-heel
- decrepit
- dog-eared
- damaged
- wrecked
- ramshackle
- dingy
- down-at-heels
- mean
- unkept
- godforsaken
- moth-eaten
- gone to seed
- deteriorating
- deteriorated
- decaying
- forlorn
- bedraggled
- broken-down
- rickety
- destroyed
- rattletrap
- worn-out
- rackety
- injured
- hurt
- impaired
- harmed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- new
- fresh
- brand-new
- maintained
- reconstructed
- spiffy
- rebuilt
- kept-up
- patched
- cared-for
- mended
- spruce
- smart
2
as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body I'm afraid I'll be staying home today as I'm feeling run-down Synonyms & Similar Words
- sick
- poorly
- bad
- down
- shaky
- ill
- ailing
- weak
- unhealthy
- dizzy
- troubled
- unwell
- punk
- peaky
- unsound
- sickened
- indisposed
- seedy
- peaked
- decrepit
- under the weather
- symptomatic
- lame
- fragile
- out of sorts
- cruddy
- feeble
- lousy
- disabled
- queasy
- nauseous
- sickish
- diseased
- woozy
- nauseated
- sickly
- squeamish
- feverish
- afflicted
- frail
- achy
- seasick
- disordered
- challenged
- airsick
- infirm
- weakly
- debilitated
- qualmish
- queazy
- invalid
- carsick
- hypochondriacal
- incapacitated
- halt
- hypochondriac
- light-headed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- whole
- healthy
- well
- wholesome
- sound
- healthful
- hale
- better
- conditioned
- fit
- improved
- recovering
- cured
- thriving
- robust
- strong
- rugged
- tough
- mending
- well-conditioned
- lusty
- stalwart
- flourishing
- hearty
- recuperating
- hardy
- rehabilitated
- convalescing
- blooming
- chipper
- able-bodied
- bouncing
- flush
run down
3 of 3verb
1
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort finally ran down the answer after hours of research Synonyms & Similar Words
- find
- learn
- discover
- dig out
- find out
- locate
- nose out
- turn up
- dig up
- get
- track (down)
- detect
- ascertain
- scare up
- hunt (down or up)
- determine
- dredge (up)
- scout (up)
- ferret (out)
- hit (on or upon)
- rummage
- rout (out)
- root (out)
- descry
- spot
- look for
- sight
- espy
- search (for or out)
- seek
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- pass over
- miss
- overlook
- lose
- misset
- misplace
- mislay
2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it Synonyms & Similar Words
- dismiss
- talk down
- play down
- minimize
- cry down
- dump on
- diminish
- write off
- discount
- put down
- kiss off
- criticize
- denigrate
- belittle
- vilipend
- derogate
- disparage
- decry
- trash
- deprecate
- poor-mouth
- dislike
- diss
- depreciate
- denounce
- dis
- condemn
- trash-talk
- bad-mouth
- discommend
- abuse
- discredit
- scold
- slander
- malign
- disgrace
- disapprove (of)
- asperse
- censure
- vilify
- slur
- reprobate
- reprehend
- defame
- rip
- traduce
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- praise
- exalt
- applaud
- glorify
- favor
- magnify
- approve
- sanction
- recommend
- laud
- countenance
- endorse
- extol
- acclaim
- compliment
- extoll
- commend
- indorse
- eulogize