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rundown

Definition

  • noun: a quick report about the main parts of something
  • noun: a play in baseball in which a base runner who is caught off base is chased by two or more opposing players who throw the ball from one to another in an attempt to tag the runner out
  • synonyms: bedraggled, tatterdemalion, dilapidated

Examples

  • They gave us a 'rundown' on/of the main points of the news.

  • a 'rundown' of/in our public services

  • He was caught in a 'rundown'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - That's it, dude. - Of course it is. - First, find your exit buddy. - Do you have your exit buddy? - Yes. Squirt here will now give you a rundown on proper exiting technique. Good afternoon. We're going to have a great jump today. Crank a hard cutback as you hit the wall. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo