in the run-up

[GoldfishLord]

In his own comments, Biden appears to share his mother’s sentiments. As vice president, Biden caused great offence to Northern Ireland’s Unionist community when, while attending a St Patrick’s day event, he quipped: “If you’re wearing orange you’re not welcome here.” He has been in a similarly combative mood in the run-up to next week’s visit. When asked if concerns about possible sectarian violence in the province might affect his visit, he remarked: “They can’t keep me out.”

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...nd/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_youtube_youtube-community

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He hasn't visited yet. The run-up is still going on.
So, It seems to me that "in" doesn't mean "during".
What's the meaning of "in"?

 

[jutfrank]

I don't quite understand your question. Why do you think it doesn't mean 'during'?

 

[GoldfishLord]

Does "in" mean "from the beginning of the run-up to now"?
What exactly does "in" mean in that context?

 

[White Hat]

'In the run-up to' (synonym: 'in the lead-up to') means 'in the period before'.

 

[Barque]

What exactly does "in" mean in that context?

During.

So, It seems to me that "in" doesn't mean "during".

I haven't understood either why you think it doesn't.

 

[GoldfishLord]

"During" means "from beginning to end".
If "in" is replaced by "from beginning to end", we would get "He has been in a similarly combative mood from the beginning of the run-up to next week’s visit to the end".
That doesn't fit the context because the run-up is still going on.
Where am I wrong?

 

[Barque]

"During" means "from beginning to end".

It can also mean "in the course of the period from beginning to end".

Where am I wrong?

You're being inflexible in interpreting meanings.

 

[Barque]

If "in" is replaced by "from beginning to end",

Replace it with "at some point between the beginning and the end". Dictionary definitions won't explain every nuance. You have to think a bit for yourself. And use common sense and logic.

 

[jutfrank]

"During" means "from beginning to end".

No, it doesn't. It means 'at some point in time between the beginning and end of a period of time.

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