rundown

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.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

rundown - a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court) summation, summing up 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"

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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

adjective 2. dilapidated, broken-down, shabby, worn-out, seedy, ramshackle, dingy, decrepit, tumbledown

noun 3. summary, review, briefing, résumé, outline, sketch, run-through, synopsis, recap (informal) précis

Translations

rundown [ˈrʌndaun] n (BRIT) [of industry etc] → cierre m gradual

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rundown [ˈrʌndaun] n (Brit) [of industry etc]; réduction progressive

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rundown [ˈrʌndaun] run n (of industry etc) → allmähliche Stillegung f

adj to be run-down (person) → total erschöpft sein;

(building, area) → heruntergekommen

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