Run into

phrasal verb

To accidentally meet a person.

I ran into my old teacher at the supermarket today.
Visual representation of "run into" - To accidentally meet a person

Often appears as...

  • run into an old friend
  • run into someone unexpectedly
phrasal verb

To unexpectedly encounter a problem or obstacle.

We ran into some issues while renovating the house.
Visual representation of "run into" - To unexpectedly encounter a problem or obstacle

Often appears as...

  • run into trouble
  • run into problems
phrasal verb

To hit something or someone with a vehicle.

The driver ran into a lamppost and damaged his car.
Visual representation of "run into" - To hit something or someone with a vehicle

Often appears as...

  • run into a car
  • run into a wall
phrasal verb

To total up to a specific amount.

The final costs ran into thousands of dollars.
Visual representation of "run into" - To total up to a specific amount

Often appears as...

  • costs run into
  • expenses run into
phrasal verb

To accidentally meet a person.

I ran into my old teacher at the supermarket today.
Visual representation of "run into" - To accidentally meet a person

Often appears as...

  • run into an old friend
  • run into someone unexpectedly
phrasal verb

To unexpectedly encounter a problem or obstacle.

We ran into some issues while renovating the house.
Visual representation of "run into" - To unexpectedly encounter a problem or obstacle

Often appears as...

  • run into trouble
  • run into problems
phrasal verb

To hit something or someone with a vehicle.

The driver ran into a lamppost and damaged his car.
Visual representation of "run into" - To hit something or someone with a vehicle

Often appears as...

  • run into a car
  • run into a wall
phrasal verb

To total up to a specific amount.

The final costs ran into thousands of dollars.
Visual representation of "run into" - To total up to a specific amount

Often appears as...

  • costs run into
  • expenses run into
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Social Surprise

Use 'run into' when you unexpectedly meet someone you know.

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You'll never guess who I ran into at the gym!
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Neutral Context

'Run into' is often neutral but can be positive or negative based on who you meet.

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It made my day to run into my best friend en route to an interview.
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Common Places

'Run into' frequently happens in places where people gather, like malls or events.

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At the festival, we ran into several college classmates.
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