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run-in

/ˈrʌn ɪn/noun

उच्चारण रन इन

झगड़ा, कहा-सुनी, तकरार

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C] informal

    a disagreement or quarrel, especially with someone in authority

    झगड़ा, कहा-सुनी, तकरार

    • He had a run-in with the principal over the exam fee.
    • Radhika avoided a run-in with her neighbour.
    • Ajay had a run-in with the security guard at the gate.
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    • A heated run-in between the two players led to a warning.
    • I had a run-in with my landlord about the repairs.

    Synonyms quarrel clash argument

  2. 2

    [singular] British

    the period of time just before an important event

    किसी बड़ी घटना से ठीक पहले का समय

    • The team improved in the run-in to the final.
    • Prices usually rise during the run-in to the festival season.
    • The batsman struggled in the run-in to the tournament.
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