Meaning & Definition of word "Outrun"
Outrun
ˌaʊtˈrʌn
noun:
- 1. an act of running faster than someone or something else.
- Example: His outrun during the marathon set a new personal best.
verb:
- 1. to run faster than someone or something.
- Example: The athlete trained hard so that he could outrun his competitors in the race.
- 2. to exceed in speed, distance, or performance.
- Example: The car was designed to outrun all other models on the market.
- 3. to escape or avoid something by running away.
- Example: She managed to outrun the dog that was chasing her.
Etymology
●Middle English, from 'out-' + 'run'; akin to Old English 'ūtrūnan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
outrun one's shadow:
to be extremely fast or to excel significantly
outrun the law:
to avoid capture by the police
outrun the competition:
to surpass competitors in a race or a business context
Related Words
runner:
a person who runs, especially in races
sprint:
a short, fast run
race:
a competition of speed
Slang Meanings of outrun
Meaning: to beat someone in a competition or contest
● Example Sentence: I totally outran him in the last game!
Meaning: to leave something behind quickly
● Example Sentence: I had to outrun the rain on my way home.