adjective/nounpl: run-downs (noun form)
desgastado, deteriorado, resumo, apanhado geral
1. (adjective) In poor condition; dilapidated or shabby
The old run-down building was scheduled for demolition.
O edifício antigo e desgastado foi marcado para demolição.
2. (adjective) Exhausted or in poor health
She felt run-down after working long hours without a break.
Ela se sentia esgotada após trabalhar longas horas sem pausa.
3. (noun) A summary or brief explanation of something
Can you give me a run-down of what happened at the meeting?
Você pode me dar um resumo do que aconteceu na reunião?
4. (noun) A detailed account or report
I need a complete run-down of the project status.
Preciso de um relato completo sobre o status do projeto.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'run-down' is commonly used to describe declining urban neighborhoods or tired workers. In Brazil, it's frequently used in business settings ('dar um apanhado') to request a briefing. The term reflects concerns about urban decay in major cities and work-life balance issues across both cultures.
NYC Slang
beat-up, sketch, whipped
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