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run-in

/ˈrʌn.ɪn/

Translations

run-innoun

run-ins

/ˈrʌn.ɪn/

disputePour un conflit ou une querelle soudaine.

They had a run-in with the manager over the new policy changes.

Ils ont eu une dispute avec le directeur au sujet des nouveaux changements de politique.

phase de rodageEn médecine et en recherche clinique, pour la période préparatoire avant la phase principale.

All volunteers went through a three-week run-in before randomization.

Tous les volontaires sont passés par une phase de rodage de trois semaines avant la randomisation.

ligne droite finaleEn sport, pour la dernière portion droite avant l’arrivée ou la conclusion.

She accelerated on the run-in to the finish line.

Elle a accéléré dans la ligne droite finale vers la ligne d’arrivée.

accrochagePour une confrontation brève, souvent avec une personne en position d’autorité.

He had a run-in with the police last night.

Il a eu un accrochage avec la police hier soir.

Synonyms

run-inadjective

more run-in

Comp.

most run-in

Super.

/ˈrʌn ɪn/

Used attributively (e.g., 'run-in period') to describe a preparatory stage.

de rodageS’emploie surtout pour une phase préparatoire avant une étude ou un essai.

Participants completed a two-week run-in phase before starting the trial.

Les participants ont terminé une phase de rodage de deux semaines avant de commencer l’essai.

Synonyms

run-inpast participle

Derived from the past participle of the phrasal verb 'run in'; describes something that has been conditioned by initial use.

rôdéSe dit d’un moteur ou d’une machine ayant été utilisé suffisamment pour fonctionner normalement.

The engine is fully run-in after its first thousand miles.

Le moteur est parfaitement rôdé après ses premiers 1 000 miles.

Synonyms

Definitions

run-innoun

A disagreement or argument, especially one that is unexpected or sudden.

They had a run-in with the manager over the new policy changes.

A brief encounter or confrontation, often with someone in authority.

He had a run-in with the police last night.

The final straight section or last stage of a race, competition, or process, leading directly to the finish or conclusion.

She accelerated on the run-in to the finish line.

A preliminary period before the main phase of a process, study, or treatment, during which conditions are stabilized or participants acclimatize.

All volunteers went through a three-week run-in before randomization.

run-inadjective

Relating to a preliminary or preparatory stage that occurs before the main part of a process or study.

Participants completed a two-week run-in phase before starting the trial.

run-inpast participle

Conditioned by initial use so as to operate smoothly; broken in (of machinery, engines, etc.).

The engine is fully run-in after its first thousand miles.