run someone/something over

Related to word: run

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B2

    When a vehicle or its driver collides with and drives over a person or object.

    • He accidentally ran over that puppy.

    • She saw a person crossing the street while driving and was afraid she might run him over.

    • The driver wasn't paying attention while turning and ended up running over the bicycle parked by the roadside.