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run into

to meet by chance; to encounter a problem

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to meet someone unexpectedly

2. (verb) to collide with something while moving

3. (verb) to encounter a problem or difficulty

Examples

• I ran into an old friend at the grocery store.
• The car ran into a tree during the accident.
• We ran into some unexpected expenses while renovating the house.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

put off, put up with, rule out, run out of, set up, sort out