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View synonyms for rundown

rundown

[ ruhn-doun ]

noun

  1. a quick review or summary of main points of information, usually oral:

    This brief rundown of past events will bring you up to date.

  2. Baseball. a play in which a base runner is caught between bases by two or more players of the opposing team who toss the ball back and forth in an effort to tag the runner out.
  3. Commerce. runoff ( def 4 ).


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rundown1

1905–10, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase run down
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Example Sentences

In previous years, piecemeal confirmation of the line-up has started in November, but the full rundown is typically kept under wraps until March.

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However, after the opportunity arose for London, and Lloyd was given the rundown of the amount of training it would involve, he chose to go for it.

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At the intersection of Yolanda and Victory avenues sits a rundown field with just as much dirt as green grass peeking out from above the soil.

Behind the rosy figures, Kalundborg faces many challenges, from rundown schools and low incomes to many children being overweight.

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However, once known for its large and rare finds, diamond mines of Panna are rundown now.

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