5 Phrasal Verbs with 'Run' | English Tips
- Loren Assunção
- Jan 22
- 2 min read
Phrasal verbs are common in English and can sometimes be tricky to understand. They consist of a verb and a preposition or adverb, and their meaning often differs from the individual words. In this post, we'll explore five phrasal verbs with 'run' and see how they are used in context.
Run into: This phrasal verb means to meet someone unexpectedly.
Example: "I ran into my old teacher at the bookstore yesterday. It was such a pleasant surprise!"
Run after: This means to chase someone or something.
Example: "The dog ran after the ball and brought it back to me."
Run down: This phrasal verb has a few meanings, but one common usage is to describe something losing power.
Example: "My phone is running down quickly. I need to find a charger soon."
Run for: This means to try to be elected to a position.
Example: "He is running for president in the upcoming election."
Run through: This phrasal verb means to rehearse or practice something quickly.
Example: "Let's run through the presentation one more time before the meeting."
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Exercícios para praticar as expressões em Inglês
Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb.
I _________ my old friend at the mall yesterday.
The cat _________ the mouse, but it escaped.
My laptop battery _________ very quickly.
She is _________ mayor in the next election.
Let's _________ the play one more time before the performance.
Challenge: Write a short story or paragraph using at least three of the phrasal verbs.
Lembre-se: A prática leva à perfeição! Quanto mais você praticar, mais confiante você se sentirá para se comunicar em inglês.
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Loren
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