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Meaning of rundown

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rundown

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a person) Tired and exhausted.

  2. (of a place) Decrepit.

  3. (of a clockwork mechanism) Having the spring unwound.

noun

Definitions

  1. (chiefly with definite article "the") A rough outline of a topic or situation.

    Example: Could you give me the rundown on the new rules?

  2. A defensive play in which the runner is caught between two fielders, who steadily converge to tag the runner out.

    Example: Smith is caught in a rundown, but Jones will come around to score.

  3. A Caribbean stew of meat or fish (typically mackerel) with reduced coconut milk, yam, tomato, onion and seasonings.

  4. A reduction, e.g. of an activity, or in the size of something, such as a fleet.