Run back over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹən/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈoʊvɝ

RUN-bak-OH-vur

UK

ɹˈʌn/ /bˈæk/ /ˈəʊvɐ

run-BAK-OH-vuh

Definition

To quickly review, repeat, or check something again to make sure it is correct or understood, especially information or instructions.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal and often used in conversation, meetings, or presentations. Common with words like 'let's', 'can we', or 'just to'. Not literal running—it's about mentally reviewing, not physical movement.

• Spanish: repasar - revisar rápidamente
• Portuguese (BR): revisar novamente - repassar
• Portuguese (PT): rever rapidamente - passar novamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 再过一遍 - 重新检查
• Chinese (Traditional): 再過一遍 - 重新檢查
• Hindi: फिर से जल्दी देखना - पुनः समीक्षा करना
• Arabic: مراجعة مرة أخرى - إعادة استعراض
• Bengali: পুনরায় দ্রুত দেখা - আবার পর্যালোচনা করা
• Russian: быстро просмотреть ещё раз - пересмотреть
• Japanese: もう一度ざっと見直す - もう一度確認する
• Vietnamese: xem lại nhanh - kiểm tra lại
• Korean: 다시 훑어보다 - 다시 확인하다
• Turkish: hızlıca gözden geçirmek - tekrar bakmak
• Urdu: جلدی سے دوبارہ دیکھنا - دوبارہ جائزہ لینا
• Indonesian: melihat kembali dengan cepat - memeriksa kembali

Example Sentences

Let's run back over the main points before we finish.

basic

Could you run back over the instructions for me?

basic

The teacher will run back over the lesson at the end of class.

basic

Can we just run back over what we decided in the meeting?

natural

Before you go, let's run back over your travel plans one more time.

natural

I missed that part. Can you run back over it for me?

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