run by

Seek input on

To run something by someone is to present it for their reaction or approval before proceeding: Let me run this idea by you, I should run it by my boss first.

The phrase suggests a quick, informal check rather than a formal review process.

Also appears as run past: Can I run something past you?

manage

administration

Organizational oversight and control

direction · oversight · control · governance · handling · regulation · stewardship · organization · leadership · executive

inform

mention

Brief verbal acknowledgment

  • sharePortion given out
  • pitchFrequency of sound
  • floatBuoyant object or vehicle

propose · suggest · present · brief · update · notify · alert · advise · disclose · communicate

approve

review

Critical written assessment

  • checkOrder to pay
  • vetScrutinize for problems
  • clearWithout obstruction or fog

pass · okay · greenlight · authorize · sanction · consent · endorse · ratify · validate · confirm

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Opposites
consultation vs. unilateral action

run bytake matters into one's own hands

Act independently without permission

bypass · forge ahead · steamroll · dictate · impose

communication direction

run bykeep to oneself

Remain private about something

keep from · withhold · conceal · hide · keep secret

operational control

run byself-governed

Ruling oneself independently

autonomous · independent · self-managed · self-directed · ungoverned

Family

run, by, runner, running, runs, ran, outrun, runners, outrunning

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G