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rundown

/ˈrʌndaʊn/noun

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संक्षिप्त ब्योरा, सार, मुख्य बातों का विवरण

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [singular] ~ (on/of sth)

    an explanation or a description of the important facts about something

    संक्षिप्त ब्योरा, सार, मुख्य बातों का विवरण

    • Can you give me a quick rundown on the new exam pattern?
    • Here is a rundown of today's top stories.
    • Give me a rundown of what happened at the meeting.
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    • The coach gave the team a rundown of the opposition's strengths.
    • She read a quick rundown of the week's events on the website.

    Synonyms summary outline briefing overview synopsis

  2. 2

    [singular] ~ (of sth) British

    a reduction in the size, amount or activity of something, such as a business or industry

    कटौती, घटाव, (कारोबार को) धीरे-धीरे बंद करना

    • the rundown of the coal industry
    • a gradual rundown of staff numbers
    • There has been a steady rundown of the old textile industry.
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    • The rundown of the mill left thousands without work.
    • The company announced the rundown of its local operations.

    Synonyms reduction cutback decline

    Opposite expansion build-up

≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?

Do not confuse the noun rundown (a summary) and the adjective run-down (in bad condition, or tired and unwell), as in 'a run-down building' and 'I feel run-down'.

Noun rundown (सारांश) और adjective run-down (जर्जर हालत में, या थका-माँदा और अस्वस्थ) को आपस में न मिलाइए, जैसे 'a run-down building' और 'I feel run-down'।