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to run over
phrasal verbC
To hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle
- 1The car ran over the toy in the driveway.
- 2She accidentally ran over a squirrel on the road.
When a vehicle runs over something or someone, it means the vehicle hits and goes on top of that thing or person. It can cause damage or harm. It's important to be careful and watch out for things in the road to avoid running over them.
Remember to always check your blind spots before moving your vehicle to avoid running over something or someone. It's a good habit to develop for safe driving.
in a parking lot
A Close Call in the Parking Lot
Sandra
Did you hear about the accident outside?
Brian
Yeah, someone almost ran over a shopping cart.
Sandra
That's scary! I hope no one got hurt.
Brian
Luckily, it was just the cart, but it could have been worse.
in the parking area
Unexpected Incident in the Lot
Jessica
Did you hear what happened to Tom's car this morning?
Margaret
Yes, someone accidentally ran over his bike in the parking lot.
Jessica
That's terrible! I hope there wasn't much damage.
Margaret
Luckily, it was just the bike, and no one was hurt.
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Similar to "to run over":
- 1hit
- 2knock down