Rundown
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noun
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adjective
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(As a noun)
Rundown ( noun )
- A thorough summary or analysis of something, typically given in a piece of writing or a speech.
- A state of physical or mental exhaustion.
- A state of disrepair or dilapidation.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from run down in the sense "reduce to a lower level".
Examples:
- The news report gave a rundown of the events of the day.
- The athlete was in a rundown state after the marathon.
- The old building was in a rundown condition.
- The coach gave a rundown of the team's progress.
- The rundown neighborhood was in need of revitalization.
(As an adjective)
Rundown ( adjective )
- A thorough summary or analysis of something, typically given in a piece of writing or a speech.
- A state of physical or mental exhaustion.
- A state of disrepair or dilapidation.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from run down in the sense "reduce to a lower level".
Examples:
- The news report gave a rundown of the events of the day.
- The athlete was in a rundown state after the marathon.
- The old building was in a rundown condition.
- The coach gave a rundown of the team's progress.
- The rundown neighborhood was in need of revitalization.