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ˌaʊtˈrʌn
Meaning & Definition
noun
an act of running faster than someone or something else.
His outrun during the marathon set a new personal best.
verb
to run faster than someone or something.
The athlete trained hard so that he could outrun his competitors in the race.
to exceed in speed, distance, or performance.
The car was designed to outrun all other models on the market.
to escape or avoid something by running away.
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
to beat someone in a competition or contest
I totally outran him in the last game!
to leave something behind quickly
I had to outrun the rain on my way home.