Run past Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Approval Use 'run past' when you want someone's feedback or agreement on an idea or plan. Can I run past a few ideas for the project with you? Pro Tip 2/3Quick Sharing 'Run past' implies a brief or informal sharing of information, rather than a detailed discussion. Let me quickly run past the agenda before we start. Pro Tip 3/3Not Final Using 'run past' can signal that something is still a draft or open to changes. I need to run past the proposal with my team before submitting it.