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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
- informal.an 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
Example Sentences
From what Pep was saying, he knows how important this game is for their run-in, as Manchester City look to secure Champions League football next season.
Apart from England's Six Nations finale in Cardiff, it is likely to rule the centre out of Bath's Premiership run-in and consideration for this summer's tour.
Now, it’s not unusual to have a run-in with a celebrity at 4100 Bar on a weekend, with its new reputation as a charmingly sleazy playground for the internet-famous.
On paper Arsenal may have the marginally easier run-in but they have been rocked this week with the news striker Kai Havertz could be out for the season.
He also had the occasional public run-in with his more famous feline neighbour, Larry, who is 10 Downing Street's Chief Mouser.
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