noun [usuallysing.]
1 ~ (in / of sth) (BrE) a reduction in the amount, size or activity of sth, especially a business:
a rundown of rural transport services * a massive rundown in the number of students applying for science courses
2 ~ (on / of sth) an explanation or a description of sth:
I can give you a brief rundown on each of the job applicants. * I need a complete rundown of the situation.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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