Rundown ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Rundown ( noun )

  1. A thorough summary or analysis of something, typically given in a piece of writing or a speech.
  2. A state of physical or mental exhaustion.
  3. A state of disrepair or dilapidation.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from run down in the sense "reduce to a lower level".

Examples:

  1. The news report gave a rundown of the events of the day.
  2. The athlete was in a rundown state after the marathon.
  3. The old building was in a rundown condition.
  4. The coach gave a rundown of the team's progress.
  5. The rundown neighborhood was in need of revitalization.

(As an adjective)

Rundown ( adjective )

  1. A thorough summary or analysis of something, typically given in a piece of writing or a speech.
  2. A state of physical or mental exhaustion.
  3. A state of disrepair or dilapidation.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from run down in the sense "reduce to a lower level".

Examples:

  1. The news report gave a rundown of the events of the day.
  2. The athlete was in a rundown state after the marathon.
  3. The old building was in a rundown condition.
  4. The coach gave a rundown of the team's progress.
  5. The rundown neighborhood was in need of revitalization.
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