WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
run-through
(run′thro̅o̅′),USA pronunciation n.
adj.
- the performing of a sequence of designated actions, esp. as a trial prior to actual performance;
rehearsal;
practice. - a quick outline or review:a run-through of his medical history.
adj.
- Rail Transport(of a freight train) made up of cars for a single destination, usually routed so as to avoid congested areas and stopping only for a change of crew.
- noun, nominal use of verb, verbal phrase run through 1920–25
'run-through' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
drawstring
- National Savings Bank
- rehearse
- run through
- animated cartoon
- bag
- course
- Klein bottle
- percurrent
- pierce
- run
- trap
- stylet