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rundown

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run·down  (rndoun)
n.
1. A point-by-point summary.
2. Baseball A play in which a runner is trapped between bases and is pursued by fielders attempting to make the tag.
adj. also run-down (rndoun)
1.
a. In poor physical condition; weak or exhausted.
b. Dirty and dilapidated: rundown housing projects.
2. Unwound and not running: a run-down watch.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rundown - a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
sum-up, summary - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

rundown or run-down
adjective 1. exhausted, weak, tired, drained, fatigued, weary, unhealthy, worn-out, debilitated, below par, under the weather (informal) enervated, out of condition, peaky << OPPOSITE fit
Translations
Spanish rundown [ˈrʌndaun] n (BRIT) [of industry etc] → cierre m gradual
French rundown [ˈrʌndaun] n (Brit) [of industry etc]; réduction progressive
German rundown [ˈrʌndaun] run n (of industry etc) → allmähliche Stillegung f
adj to be run-down (person) → total erschöpft sein;
(building, area) → heruntergekommen

Italian rundown [ˈrʌndaun] n (BRIT) [of industry etc] → riduzione f graduale dell'attività di

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