Run at

verb

To move quickly towards something or someone in an aggressive way.

The dog ran at me aggressively, but it was on a leash.

Often appears as...

run at high speed
run at the intruder

verb

Trying to achieve or deal with something, usually in a determined way.

I'm not sure how many cases we'll have to run at once.

Often appears as...

run at a problem
run at a task

verb

The pace or speed at which something happens or is performed.

The machine runs at 50 cycles per second.

Often appears as...

run at a speed
run at a rate

Usage tips

Academic, Technical

verb

To cost a particular amount of money.

Renovating the house will likely run at about $10,000.

Often appears as...

run at a cost
run at a price

verb

To move quickly towards something or someone in an aggressive way.

The dog ran at me aggressively, but it was on a leash.

Often appears as...

run at high speed
run at the intruder

verb

Trying to achieve or deal with something, usually in a determined way.

I'm not sure how many cases we'll have to run at once.

Often appears as...

run at a problem
run at a task

verb

The pace or speed at which something happens or is performed.

The machine runs at 50 cycles per second.

Often appears as...

run at a speed
run at a rate

Usage tips

Academic, Technical

verb

To cost a particular amount of money.

Renovating the house will likely run at about $10,000.

Often appears as...

run at a cost
run at a price

Definition 1 of 4

Pro Tip 1/2

Aggressive Approach

Use when describing someone or something moving towards a person or object with a potential threat or challenge.

The bull ran at the matador with full force.

Pro Tip 2/2

Physical Action

Emphasizes the physical movement involved, not just emotional or metaphorical 'running'.

She ran at the fence to escape the pursuing dog.

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