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Phrasal Verb Definition Example read up on + research a topic
for a reason I need to read up on the company before I go on the
job interview. ring * up telephone Jack rung me up last night at
3:00 in the morning. rule * out + eliminate I wouldn't rule out
the possibility of moving to another country if I get a good job
offer. run across + find or meet unexpectedly I ran across some
old photos while I was cleaning my house. run against + compete
in an election Gore ran against Bush in the 2000 elections in
the U.S.A. run away leave home permanently before you are a
legal adult The child ran away because her parents beat her. run
away from + escape from The child ran away from its parents. run
* down trace Have you run down those phone numbers I asked for
last week? run * down criticize My boss runs everyone down. run
* down hit with a car My dog was run down by a bus. run down
loose power, be very tired You need to wind your watch so it
doesn't run dow