Run onto Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
RUN-AHN-too, RUN-AWN-too
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒntʊ
run-ON-tuh
Definition
To move quickly by running in the direction of, onto, or into something, often entering a space or going onto a surface.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for people or animals quickly entering a space ('run onto the field') or moving onto a surface. Not the same as 'run into' (which often means collide). Common in sports or emergencies. Often used with specific places ('run onto the stage', 'run onto the road').
Spanish: correr hacia - subirse corriendo a - entrar corriendo enPortuguese (BR): correr para - subir correndo em - entrar correndo emPortuguese (PT): correr para - subir a correr para - entrar a correr emChinese (Simplified): 跑到...上 - 跑进Chinese (Traditional): 跑到...上 - 跑進Hindi: पर दौड़ना - भागते हुए प्रवेश करनाArabic: يركض إلى - يركض علىBengali: দিকে দৌড়ানো - দৌড়ে উঠাRussian: вбежать на - выбежать наJapanese: 〜に走って上がる - 〜へ走り込むVietnamese: chạy lên - chạy vàoKorean: 달려가다 - 뛰어오르다Turkish: koşarak çıkmak - koşarak girmekUrdu: پر دوڑنا - دوڑ کر چڑھناIndonesian: berlari ke - berlari naik ke
Example Sentences
The children run onto the playground at recess.
basic
The players run onto the field at the start of the match.
basic
He saw the dog run onto the road.
basic
Don’t run onto the ice; it’s not safe yet.
natural
After the accident, people ran onto the street to help.
natural
He accidentally kicked the ball, and it ran onto the neighbor’s lawn.
natural