Run aground Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
If a boat or ship runs aground, it accidentally gets stuck on the bottom of a body of water, usually because it is too shallow. It can also be used figuratively if a plan or project gets stuck or fails.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Mainly used for boats and ships; sometimes used metaphorically for projects or plans that fail or stop progressing. More formal/literary in metaphorical sense. Common collocation: 'the ship ran aground'. Do not confuse with 'run aground of the law' (rare, formal).
उदाहरण वाक्य
The ship ran aground near the coast.
basic
The fishing boat ran aground on some rocks.
basic
Several boats ran aground during the storm.
basic
Our holiday plans ran aground when our flight was canceled.
natural
Negotiations ran aground after weeks with no agreement.
natural
If you’re not careful, your project could run aground just like theirs did.
natural