Sekirov Dictionary

outrun

/ˈaʊtɹʌn/

noun 3
verb 2
forms 3
phrases 1

noun3

In ski jumping, the flat or uphill area past the landing point, where the skier can slow down.
The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.
(Scotland) A piece of outlying grazing land on an arable farm.

verb2

•
To run faster than.
- Can a tiger outrun a lion?
- I don't need to outrun the bear; I just need to outrun you.
•
To exceed or overextend.
- They will take care not to outrun their income. They will never be distressed for money. — 1813

forms

outran · outrunning · outruns

Phrases with outrun

outrun the constable
To spend more than one's income; to get into debt.

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