Run out of – run across/into – run against – run down – run over

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 702.

· run into

a) collide with

Ex.: The bus got out of control and ran intoa wall.

b) meet unexpectedly

· run intoan old friend/run across smb or smth – meet or find by chance, come across

Ex.:I ran acrossmy old friend Hill in Paris last week.

· run against smb or smth – come into contact or collision with

Ex.: The ship ran againsta rock and was wrecked.

· run down

a) be tired, exhausted, ill

Ex.: He is (feels, looks) run downafter his examinations.
b) stop working or going

Ex.: The clock has run down.

· run out (of smth) – come to an end, exhaust the supply of

Ex.: We're running out ofprovisions. Her patience is running out.

· run over – strike or pass over with a moving car, bus, etc.

Ex.:He was run overand had to be taken to hospital.

1. It was on the second day that I ... him sitting in a quiet corner on deck. 2. How did the bus driver happen to ... that man? 3. You mustn't hurry along a corridor with your head turned aside or back, otherwise you may ... somebody and knock him down. 4. He's just returned from an expe­dition, that's why he is looking so ... . 5. It seems to me we ... sugar. Why don't you go out and buy some? 6. I ... Mr. Smith in the park this morning. 7. What's wrong with my watch? It's not working. – I think it ... . Wind it up. 8. During its maiden voyage the Titanic … an iceberg. 9. I feel so … . I have just failed my exam! :-( 10. Where is Frank? He is an hour late! I'm … of patience! 11. I was nearly … by a Porsche on the highway yesterday, though I was crossing the road with the green light on. 12. At college reunions I love … my old school buddies who look much older than me! 13. Your microwave has … . It needs repairing. 14. My bike got out of control and … a tree yesterday. 15. I … your ex in the street yesterday.

Ex. 25. Choose and insert the correct word or verb-adverb combina­tion in the proper form.