run into Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be beset by
   encounter.
   
   • The project ran into numerous financial difficulties
2. verb collide violently with an obstacle
   jar against; butt against; bump into; knock against.
   
   • I ran into the telephone pole
3. verb hit against; come into sudden contact with
   strike; hit; collide with; impinge on.
   
   • The car hit a tree
   • He struck the table with his elbow
4. verb come together
   see; come across; meet; run across; encounter.
   
   • I'll probably see you at the meeting
   • How nice to see you again!

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