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Definition of run-down adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

run-down

adjective
 
/ˌrʌn ˈdaʊn/
 
/ˌrʌn ˈdaʊn/
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  1. (of a building or place) in very bad condition; that has not been taken care of synonym neglected
    • run-down inner-city areas
    • a rather run-down part of town
    Topics Buildingsc2
  2. (of a business, etc.) not as busy or as active as it used to be
    • run-down transport services
  3. [not before noun] (of a person) tired or slightly ill, especially from working hard
    • to be run-down
    • She got very run-down working such long hours.
    Topics Health problemsc2
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