run by
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle by
Meanings
Move past on foot at speed
Why “by”? Something moves near a point and continues past it.
“Joggers ran by every morning.”
“A nurse ran by with a chart.”
Present an idea to someone and ask for their opinion
Why “by”? An idea passes by another person so they can check it or give an opinion.
“Can I run an idea by you?”
“We ran the final plan by Maya.”
Don't confuse with
Run by means move past on foot at speed. Run about means move busily in many directions.
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“Joggers ran by every morning.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
run about
A contrast learners often mix up
Move busily in many directions
drive by
Same by pattern: passing
Move past a place in a vehicle
fly by
Same by pattern: passing
Travel past quickly through the air; Of time, pass extremely quickly
pass by
Same by pattern: passing
Move past a point without stopping; Of an opportunity or time, go past without being used
rush by
Same by pattern: passing
Move past at speed in a hurry
sail by
Same by pattern: passing
Move past gracefully or apparently without effort
slip by
Same by pattern: passing
Pass quietly without being noticed; Of time, pass quietly without being noticed
speed by
Same by pattern: passing
Move past very quickly
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