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Definition 2024


run_to

run to

English

Verb

run to

  1. (idiomatic)To reach a particular maximum amount, size, value, etc.
    The official report runs to several thousand pages in 12 volumes.
    The repairs ran to 1,200 Euros.
  2. (idiomatic)To reach the limit of one's abilities or tastes.
    My musical tastes don't run to Wagner, I'm afraid.
    I don't think my carpentry runs to making a window.