run in

Meaning

Adj

1. Alternative form of run-in (adj) (styled open when in predicative position)
2. Alternative form of run-in (adj) (styled open when in predicative position)

Noun

Alternative spelling of run-in (omitting the hyphens from nouns of this type is nonstandard in formal publications but widely seen in unedited writing)

Verb

1. (informal) To arrest; (especially) to track down and arrest.
2. To use new machinery at less than full speed, preventing damage.
3. To start a new regime slowly.
4. To score (a try).
5. To insert (a word, etc.) without making a line break or new paragraph (so that it is not free-hanging).
6. To alter the position of matter to fill vacant space.
7. simple past and past participle of run in

Synonyms

run into

break in

implant

infix

inlay

insert

intercalate

interpolate

interpose

interposition

intervene

knock over

pad

pull over

run over

run to

rush into

collide