run through
يستعرض
Literalmente: To move quickly across or inside something
Use it to quickly summarize a plan or list before starting the actual task.
En 15 segundos
- Quickly review a list or plan to ensure understanding.
- Commonly used in offices, rehearsals, and social planning.
- Implies speed and efficiency rather than deep analysis.
Significado
When you 'run through' something, you quickly check or explain a list, a plan, or a sequence of steps to make sure everyone understands.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Before a business meeting
Can we run through the agenda before the client arrives?
Can we review the agenda before the client arrives?
Planning a road trip with friends
Let's run through the route one more time so we don't get lost.
Let's check the route one more time so we don't get lost.
Texting a roommate about chores
I'll run through the grocery list and see what we're missing.
I will check the grocery list and see what we're missing.
Contexto cultural
The phrase has roots in the performing arts, specifically theater and music, where a 'run-through' is a practice session without stopping. It reflects the fast-paced nature of modern English-speaking professional environments where brevity is prioritized.
The Noun Trick
You can turn this into a noun! 'A run-through' is a full rehearsal. It makes you sound like a pro producer.
Don't be too fast
If you tell a boss you'll 'run through' a serious report, they might think you aren't being thorough enough. Use 'review' for high-stakes work.
En 15 segundos
- Quickly review a list or plan to ensure understanding.
- Commonly used in offices, rehearsals, and social planning.
- Implies speed and efficiency rather than deep analysis.
What It Means
Think of run through as a quick rehearsal or a mental checklist. You aren't doing the actual task yet. You are just talking about it to stay organized. It is like scanning a menu before ordering. You are looking at the details without spending too much time on them. It helps everyone get on the same page quickly.
How To Use It
You usually run through a list, a schedule, or a presentation. You can say 'Let's run through the plan.' It acts as a phrasal verb. You can also put the object in the middle. 'Let's run the plan through one more time.' It sounds natural both ways. Use it when you want to be brief and efficient.
When To Use It
Use this in meetings when time is tight. It is perfect for a quick morning briefing with friends. Use it before a big event like a wedding or a speech. If you are texting a friend about weekend plans, this phrase works great. It shows you are organized but not obsessed with every tiny detail. It’s the 'fast-forward' version of a deep conversation.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for deep, emotional heart-to-hearts. You wouldn't run through your feelings about a breakup. That sounds cold! Also, avoid it for very legal or high-stakes contracts. In those cases, you 'review' or 'scrutinize' them. If you run through a 50-page legal document, people might think you are being lazy. Don't use it if you are actually physically running through a park—that's just literal running!
Cultural Background
In Western work culture, time is money. Efficiency is highly valued. Run through became popular because it sounds energetic and fast. It suggests that you are a 'doer' who doesn't want to waste time. It likely comes from theater rehearsals. Actors would run through their lines before the curtain opened. It’s about building confidence before the real action starts.
Common Variations
You might hear run-through as a noun. 'We need a quick run-through before the guests arrive.' Another variation is go over. While go over is similar, run through usually implies more speed. If you want to sound even faster, you might say breeze through. But run through is the perfect middle ground for most daily situations.
Notas de uso
The phrase is very versatile and sits comfortably in the 'neutral' category. It is safe for the office, but also perfectly natural at a bar with friends. Just remember it implies a certain level of speed.
The Noun Trick
You can turn this into a noun! 'A run-through' is a full rehearsal. It makes you sound like a pro producer.
Don't be too fast
If you tell a boss you'll 'run through' a serious report, they might think you aren't being thorough enough. Use 'review' for high-stakes work.
Theater Slang
In the UK and US, actors often do a 'Sitzprobe,' which is a specific run-through with the orchestra. 'Run through' is the ancestor of these specific terms.
Ejemplos
6Can we run through the agenda before the client arrives?
Can we review the agenda before the client arrives?
Used to ensure the team is prepared.
Let's run through the route one more time so we don't get lost.
Let's check the route one more time so we don't get lost.
Casual planning for a shared activity.
I'll run through the grocery list and see what we're missing.
I will check the grocery list and see what we're missing.
Informal use for daily tasks.
I just need to run through my vows in my head.
I just need to practice my vows in my head.
Used for mental rehearsal.
We're going to run through the play until you can do it blindfolded.
We are going to practice the play until you know it perfectly.
Emphasis on repetition and practice.
I ran through my set so fast I forgot the punchline!
I practiced my jokes so fast I forgot the ending!
Self-deprecating humor about being too fast.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the best word to complete the sentence for a quick review.
Before the presentation, let's ___ through the slides.
The phrase 'run through' is the standard collocation for reviewing slides or plans quickly.
Identify the correct noun form of the phrase.
We have time for one more ___ before the show starts.
When used as a noun, it is usually hyphenated as 'run-through'.
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Ayudas visuales
Formality of 'Run Through'
Texting friends about dinner plans.
Let's run through the menu.
Standard office or school setting.
Let's run through the main points.
Pre-presentation briefing.
We shall run through the protocol.
Where to use 'Run Through'
The Office
Running through a task list.
Backstage
Running through lines or a dance.
At Home
Running through weekend chores.
Travel
Running through the itinerary.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasMostly, but it can also mean to physically pierce something (like a sword) or to spend money quickly. However, the 'review' meaning is by far the most common in daily life.
No, you don't 'run through' a person unless you are talking about a physical collision. You run through ideas, lists, or plans.
Yes, it is perfectly fine. For example: I would like to run through the project details with you tomorrow.
Run over usually means to hit something with a car or to exceed a time limit. Use run through for reviewing information.
Thru is a very informal, Americanized spelling used in texts or fast-food signs. Always use through in writing.
You wouldn't 'run through' a movie you are watching for fun. You would 'run through' a script you are practicing.
It's faster than a 'study' but slower than a 'glance'. It implies you are covering all the points but at a brisk pace.
Yes, often the purpose of a run through is to catch small errors before the 'real' event happens.
Yes, if you say He ran through his inheritance, it means he spent it all very quickly. This is a secondary common meaning.
It is equally common in both! It is a universal English expression.
Frases relacionadas
Go over
To review something, often more carefully than a run-through.
Touch on
To mention something briefly without detail.
Walk through
A slow, step-by-step explanation of a process.
Recap
To summarize the main points of something that already happened.
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