Run down to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹən/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

RUN-down-too, RUN-down-tuh, RUN-down-tih

UK

ɹˈʌn/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː

run-DOWN-too

Definition

To go quickly, often for a short distance, to a nearby place, usually by running or walking briskly; often implies a quick errand or visit.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, used mainly in everyday speech. Implies the trip is quick and nearby. Common with errands ('run down to the store'). Can sometimes be used figuratively, but usually literal.

• Spanish: bajar corriendo a - ir corriendo a (lugar cercano)
• Portuguese (BR): dar uma corrida até - ir rapidinho até (lugar próximo)
• Portuguese (PT): ir a correr até - dar uma corrida até (local próximo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 跑去（附近某地）
• Chinese (Traditional): 跑去（附近某地）
• Hindi: दौड़कर जाना (किसी नज़दीकी जगह पर)
• Arabic: أذهب بسرعة إلى (مكان قريب)
• Bengali: দৌড়ে যাওয়া - দ্রুত চলে যাওয়া
• Russian: быстро сбегать - быстро сходить
• Japanese: ちょっと行ってくる
• Vietnamese: chạy nhanh đến - ghé nhanh qua
• Korean: 잠깐 다녀오다 - 잠깐 들르다
• Turkish: hızlıca gitmek - uğramak
• Urdu: جلدی جانا
• Indonesian: pergi sebentar ke - mampir sebentar ke

Example Sentences

I need to run down to the store for some milk.

basic

Can you run down to the post office and mail this letter?

basic

I'll run down to my friend's house for a minute.

basic

I'm just going to run down to the gym before dinner.

natural

Could you run down to the car and grab my umbrella?

natural

I'll run down to the bakery if we want fresh bread for breakfast.

natural