Definition of 'run into'

Verb

1. be beset by; "The project ran into numerous financial difficulties"
      Synonyms: encounter
2. collide violently with an obstacle; "I ran into the telephone pole"
      Synonyms: bump into jar against butt against knock against
3. hit against; come into sudden contact with; "The car hit a tree"; "He struck the table with his elbow"
      Synonyms: hit strike impinge on collide with
      Antonyms: miss
4. come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"
      Synonyms: meet encounter run across come across see

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