1. (

• run_into ,
• encounter

) be beset by; "The project ran into numerous financial difficulties" ;

2. (

• run_into ,
• bump_into ,
• jar_against ,
• butt_against ,
• knock_against

) collide violently with an obstacle; "I ran into the telephone pole" ;

3. (

• hit ,
• strike ,
• impinge_on ,
• run_into ,
• collide_with

) hit against; come into sudden contact with; "The car hit a tree"; "He struck the table with his elbow" ;

4. (

• meet ,
• run_into ,
• encounter ,
• run_across ,
• come_across ,
• see

) come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!" ;