English / phrasal verb
run across
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To meet someone or find something unexpectedly while traveling or walking
In context
01
While navigating the narrow alleys of the old town, I ran across a charming souvenir shop.
02
Did you run across any public transit maps on your way to the central square?
Synonyms
bump into,come across,stumble upon
Antonyms
miss,overlook,pass by
Collocations
run across an old friend,run across a hidden cafe,run across a landmark