run by

B1 neutral mixed both

In simple words

to ask someone quickly what they think, or to go past something

Literal meaning: to run past something or someone

Meanings

1 B1 idiomatic neutral

very common

to tell someone an idea, plan, or information in order to get their opinion or approval

"Can I run this proposal by you before I send it?"

"Let me run something by you."
— Common movie/TV dialogue phrase; exact source not reliably recalled

Grammar: separable

2 B2 neutral

uncommon

to pass a place or person while moving quickly

"I ran by your office this morning, but you were out."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

The idea/approval sense is very common in spoken English: 'Can I run this by you?' The physical sense is less common.

idea plan proposal question you boss

Base

run by

I/you/we/they

3rd person

runs by

he/she/it

Past simple

ran by

yesterday

Past participle

run by

have + pp

-ing form

running by

continuous

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check with ask put to mention to pass by consult

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