Phrasal Verb: Run down

Meaning: Hit a pedestrian with a vehicle

Example: The minicab RAN him DOWN on the zebra crossing.

Meaning: Lose energy or power

Example: You should only recharge the battery when it has fully RUN DOWN.

Meaning: Criticise, disparage

Example: They're always RUNNING me DOWN and I am sick and tired of it.

Meaning: Find the source or origin of something

Example: The police RAN DOWN all the leads they had and caught them.