noun
rundown
RUHN-down
Rundown (noun) means a brief summary or overview of a situation. Example: “She gave the team a quick rundown of the meeting agenda.”
noun
1
A brief summary or overview of a situation.
"She gave the team a quick rundown of the meeting agenda."
"Can you give me a rundown of what happened while I was out?"
2
A baseball play in which a runner is trapped between two bases and chased down by fielders.
"The runner was caught in a rundown between first and second."
How to use rundown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short summary that covers the key points quickly.
Common pairings
give a rundown
a quick rundown
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Word forms
- Plural
- rundowns
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Etymology
Formed from the verb phrase "run down".
Synonyms
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summation
summing up
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Rhymes for rundown
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What does “rundown” mean?
The word “rundown” means a brief summary or overview of a situation. In plain terms, a short summary that covers the key points quickly.
How do you pronounce “rundown”?
“Rundown” is pronounced RUHN-down (/ˈɹʌndaʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “rundown” in a sentence?
Here is “rundown” used in a sentence: “She gave the team a quick rundown of the meeting agenda.”
What part of speech is “rundown”?
“Rundown” is a noun.
How many meanings does “rundown” have?
“Rundown” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brief summary or overview of a situation.
