# rundown

/ˈɹənˌdaʊn/ (US) · /ɹˈʌndaʊn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rundown
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a short summary that gives you all the main points or facts about a situation. You use it when you need to get up to speed quickly.

For teachers: a concise summary or report of the main facts or details of a situation. Often used in professional or journalistic contexts to provide a quick overview.

## Examples

- Can you give me a quick rundown of the meeting?
- Before the shift started, the manager gave the team a rundown of the day's special offers.
- The evening news provided a comprehensive rundown of the legislative changes, highlighting how each amendment would impact small business owners in the coming fiscal year.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used with the verb 'give' or 'provide' and often takes the preposition 'of'.

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