run through something

Related to word: run

Phrasal Verb

Definition (characteristic)

  1. When a characteristic is present throughout something, it exists in every part of it.

    • The theme of love and loss runs through the entire novel.

    • A focus on customer satisfaction runs through the company culture.

    • Vivid examples run through the article.

Definition (deplete)

  1. to rapidly deplete or exhaust an amount of something

    • He ran through all his savings in just a week.

    • If you're not careful with your budget, you will run through your money quickly.

    • At the party, he ran through an entire month's salary.

Definition (review)

  1. to review, inspect, or manage a series of items, often swiftly

    • We need to run through these reports quickly to find the key information.

    • Before the meeting, I will run through the details of the plan.

    • She ran through all the materials before making her formal presentation.