Run by Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹən/ /ˈbaɪ

RUN by

UK

ɹˈʌn/ /bˈaɪ

run BY

Definition

To tell someone about an idea or plan and ask for their opinion or approval before doing it.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and common in conversation. Usually followed by a person: 'run it by John'. Used for opinions, approvals, or quick feedback. Not literal running—it's an idiom. Not interchangeable with 'run by' meaning 'pass by physically'.

• Spanish: consultar - comentar (una idea)
• Portuguese (BR): avisar - perguntar para - consultar
• Portuguese (PT): consultar - perguntar a
• Chinese (Simplified): 跟...說一下 - 向...請示
• Chinese (Traditional): 跟...說一下 - 向...請示
• Hindi: समझाना (किसी से राय लेना)
• Arabic: عرض على - استشير
• Bengali: জানানো - মতামত চাওয়া
• Russian: обсудить (с кем-то) - согласовать (с кем-то)
• Japanese: 相談する - 意見を求める
• Vietnamese: trình bày (để xin ý kiến) - hỏi ý kiến
• Korean: 상의하다 - 의견을 묻다
• Turkish: gözden geçirmek (birine danışmak için) - fikrini almak
• Urdu: مشورہ کرنا - رائے لینا
• Indonesian: mengusulkan - meminta pendapat

Example Sentences

Can I run by my idea with you?

basic

She wants to run by the plan before we start.

basic

Let me run by my suggestion to the team.

basic

I’ll run it by my boss and get back to you.

natural

Why don’t you run that by Sarah first?

natural

Before making changes, always run them by your manager.

natural