run in
Tense brief encounter
To run in is to encounter someone unexpectedly: I ran into your sister at the grocery store.
A run-in is a confrontation or minor conflict: He had a run-in with his boss over the schedule.
In printing and publishing, to run in means to insert text without starting a new paragraph.
In British usage, running in a new car means driving it gently while the engine breaks in.
Seize or understand
- detainHold in custody
- custodyProtective care or control
- handcuffsLocking wrist restraints
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
warrant · suspect · officer · patrol · jail · bail · charge · crime
adjust · mileage · trial period · test drive · maiden voyage · seasoning · calibrate
Meet without planning
- chance uponFind unexpectedly
- meetCome into contact
- cross pathsMeet by coincidence
- stumble uponFind unexpectedly
happen upon · come across · spot · recognize · acquaintance · unexpected · coincidence · serendipity
apprehend
Seize or understand
booking · warrant · suspect · officer · patrol · jail · bail · charge · crime · felony
new shoes
soften · adjust · mileage · trial period · test drive · maiden voyage · seasoning · calibrate
bump into
Meet without planning
- chance uponFind unexpectedly
- meetCome into contact
- cross pathsMeet by coincidence
stumble upon · happen upon · come across · spot · recognize · acquaintance · unexpected · coincidence · serendipity