Run by Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈbaɪ
RUN by
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 - consultarPortuguese (PT): consultar - perguntar aChinese (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 - استشيرBengali: জানানো - মতামত চাওয়াRussian: 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 kiếnKorean: 상의하다 - 의견을 묻다Turkish: gözden geçirmek (birine danışmak için) - fikrini almakUrdu: مشورہ کرنا - رائے لیناIndonesian: 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