Word Phrasal verb
run into
phrasal verb.
B1 Intermediate
Definition
phrasal verb.to meet someone by accident in a public place. It also means to hit something with your vehicle by mistake.
phrasal verb.to encounter a person unexpectedly; to collide with an object while operating a vehicle.
Examples
“I ran into an old friend at the supermarket today.”
“I was walking to the library when I ran into my former history teacher.”
“The driver lost control on the icy road and ran into a parked car, causing significant damage to both vehicles.”
Usage
The phrasal verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
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Level B1 · Intermediate
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