Run past Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹən/ /ˈpæst

RUN-past

UK

ɹˈʌn/ /pˈɑːst

run-PAHST

Definition

To quickly discuss an idea or plan with someone to get their opinion or approval before making a decision.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mostly used in conversation or work. Common patterns: 'run something past someone'. Not about physically running. Used for things needing feedback, like ideas, documents, or suggestions.

• Spanish: consultar - comentar con - proponer
• Portuguese (BR): consultar - mostrar para opinião
• Portuguese (PT): consultar - apresentar para opinião
• Chinese (Simplified): 跟...商量 - 向...请教 - 向...征询意见
• Chinese (Traditional): 跟...商量 - 向...請教 - 向...徵詢意見
• Hindi: प्रस्ताव रखना - सलाह करना
• Arabic: أعرض على - أستشير
• Bengali: পরামর্শ নেওয়া - মতামত চাওয়া
• Russian: обсудить - посоветоваться
• Japanese: 相談する - 意見を聞く
• Vietnamese: bàn bạc - hỏi ý kiến
• Korean: 의견을 묻다 - 상의하다
• Turkish: danışmak - fikrini almak
• Urdu: مشورہ لینا - رائے لینا
• Indonesian: minta pendapat - konsultasi

Example Sentences

Can I run past my idea before the meeting?

basic

I want to run past this plan with my boss.

basic

You should run past the changes with the team.

basic

Let me run this past you real quick—do you think it's a good idea?

natural

Before we decide, can I run it past the rest of the team?

natural

I'm just going to run this past my friend to see what she thinks.

natural