run by
verb1
To inform briefly of the main points of; to bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (especially in order to obtain their opinion of it).
- Let me run that idea by the board before we spend too much time on it.
- I would like to hear your opinion on this. Have you got a few minutes, so I can run some ideas by you?
1 more example
- Can you just run those numbers by me again, please? To make sure I've got them clear.
2
To briefly stop at a location for a particular purpose.
- Can you run by the store for milk?
3
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, by.
- Related terms
- drive by, fly by, sail by, bounce off