rundown

Universal Words 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.