Definition of run down

run downphrasal verb

chạy xuống

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The phrase "run down" originated in the mid-19th century in the United States to describe buildings or other facilities that were in a state of disrepair or decay. The term is derived from the verb "run," meaning to fall into a state of disuse or disrepair, and the preposition "down," indicating a decline in condition. In simpler terms, a run-down building is one that has seen better days and is now in a state of disrepair. Over time, the term has been extended to describe other items or things that are considered to be of low value or poor quality due to their lack of maintenance or upkeep.

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to lose power or stop working

mất điện hoặc ngừng hoạt động

Example:
  • The battery has run down.

    Pin đã hết.

to gradually stop functioning or become smaller in size or number

dần dần ngừng hoạt động hoặc trở nên nhỏ hơn về kích thước hoặc số lượng

Example:
  • British manufacturing industry has been running down for years.

    Ngành sản xuất của Anh đã suy thoái trong nhiều năm.

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