run into

verb

  1. 1

    hit against; come into sudden contact with

    The car hit a tree

    He struck the table with his elbow

  2. 2

    collide violently with an obstacle

    I ran into the telephone pole

  3. 3

    come together

    I'll probably see you at the meeting

    How nice to see you again!

  4. 4

    be beset by

    The project ran into numerous financial difficulties

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