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• run-through
  run-through

  noun

  the performing of a sequence of designated actions, especially as a trial prior to actual performance; rehearsal; practice.
• run through
  run through

  verb

  (tr, adverb) to transfix with a sword or other weapon

run-through

American  

[ruhn-throo] / ˈrʌnˌθru /

noun

• run-throughs
  plural

1. the performing of a sequence of designated actions, especially as a trial prior to actual performance; rehearsal; practice.

2. a quick outline or review.

   a run-through of his medical history.

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adjective

1. (of a freight train) made up of cars for a single destination, usually routed so as to avoid congested areas and stopping only for a change of crew.

run through British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to transfix with a sword or other weapon

2. (intr, preposition) to exhaust (money) by wasteful spending; squander

3. (intr, preposition) to practise or rehearse

   let's run through the plan

4. (intr, preposition) to examine hastily

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noun

1. a practice or rehearsal

2. a brief survey

run through Idioms  

1. Pierce, as in The soldier was run through by a bayonet . [c. 1400]

2. Use up quickly, as in She ran through her allowance in no time . [c. 1600]

3. Practice, review or rehearse quickly, as in Let's run through the first movement again , or The crew ran through the rescue procedures , or The attorney ran through the defense witness's testimony . [Mid-1400s]

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• run-throughs
  plural

Etymology

Origin of run-through

First recorded in 1920–25; noun use of verb phrase run through

Example Sentences

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run-through run through run-throughs

"Take that to the bank," whispers Henderson after a the first run-through.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

The mishaps during a run-through that the US space agency calls a "wet dress rehearsal" dashed hopes that the mission around the Moon could launch as soon as Sunday.

From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026

We’ve done a run-through or two, and it’s exhausting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025

He was standing inches from Hutchins when Baldwin’s gun fired during a run-through of a scene.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025

Tomorrow is dress rehearsals; Saturday morning is reserved for a light run-through before the show, which starts promptly at seven p.m.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

“But then I’d ask, ‘Are you gonna patronize us, or just run through?’

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

The British “A Team” singer announced at the time that his tour would begin June 2026 with a stop at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium and would run through early November.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Transactions run through intermediaries who are often children or relatives of Revolutionary Guard or Intelligence Ministry figures, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

A spokesperson said: "Trains are currently unable to run through the area to allow the emergency services to attend the incident."

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Mr. Ingram next door to them probably won’t like that I run through his yard and get his old bulldog worked up.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

As the clock started to tick towards departure time for Hampden, Clarke did his run-throughs at the team meeting.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

Democratic operative Philippe Reines, a longtime Hillary Clinton aide, portrayed Trump in the run-throughs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2024

“It only goes away when I project, push out,” she said backstage in a near-whisper following the first of the day’s mostly mute run-throughs.

From New York Times ● May 30, 2024

And the band is in Studio B, and we get a couple of run-throughs there, and I’m waiting, and it comes through the talkback.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023

Each segment requires several run-throughs before it is smooth enough to be filmed.

From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Max Millard