run the rule over: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    English (global)neutralinformal
    • To examine, inspect, or assess something or someone carefully in order to evaluate condition, suitability, or performance.
    • To test or review in order to make recommendations or give professional advice.

    Examples

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    • Before buying the used car, we ran the rule over it carefully to check for any hidden defects.

      Antes de comprar el coche usado, lo inspeccionamos cuidadosamente para detectar defectos ocultos.

    • The teacher ran the rule over the students’ essays to assess their understanding of the topic.

      El profesor evaluó cuidadosamente los ensayos de los estudiantes para valorar su comprensión del tema.

    • The mechanics ran the rule over the engine to ensure everything was functioning properly.

      Los mecánicos inspeccionaron el motor para asegurarse de que todo funcionara correctamente.

  • 2.

    English (global)informalcolloquial
    • To question, cross-examine, or subject someone to scrutiny, often with a critical or challenging tone.
    • To investigate thoroughly with the aim of verifying truth or uncovering facts.

    Examples

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    • During the deposition, the lawyer ran the rule over the witness with a series of tough questions.

      Durante la declaración, el abogado interrogó rigurosamente al testigo con una serie de preguntas difíciles.

    • The interviewer ran the rule over the candidate's qualifications, challenging inconsistencies in the resume.

      El entrevistador examinó cuidadosamente las cualificaciones del candidato, cuestionando inconsistencias en el currículum.

    • They ran the rule over the suspect for hours, trying to uncover any contradictions in his story.

      Interrogaron al sospechoso durante horas, tratando de descubrir contradicciones en su relato.

Examples:

  • EN: We run the rule over them periodically, advise them about diet, exercise, and so on.
    ES: Les pasamos visita periódicamente, les aconsejamos sobre dietas, ejercicios y esas cosas.
  • EN: ─ Who are you to run the rule over me?
    ES: - ¿Quién eres tú para pasarme revista?
  • EN: All right, have him taken to the mortuary tell the doctor run the rule over him.
    ES: Llevadle al depósito. Que el doctor haga un informe.
  • EN: We run the rule over them periodically, advise them about diet, exercise, and so on.
    ES: Les pasamos visita periódicamente, les aconsejamos sobre dietas, ejercicios y esas cosas.
  • EN: ─ Who are you to run the rule over me?
    ES: - ¿Quién eres tú para pasarme revista?
  • EN: All right, have him taken to the mortuary tell the doctor run the rule over him.
    ES: Llevadle al depósito. Que el doctor haga un informe.
  • EN: Detective Chief Inspector Brand has asked you to run the rule over the family and their story, see if they're telling the truth.
    ID: Kepala Detektif Inspektur Brand memintamu memeriksa... soal keluarga dan kisah mereka, cari tahu apa mereka jujur.
  • EN: Bruce is set to run the rule over the Ghana international in the summer but admits he has a difficult decision on his hands.
    TE: ఈ నెలలో జరగనున్న వరల్డ్ హెల్త్ అసెంబ్లీలో పరిశీలక దేశం హోదాలో హాజరవ్వాలని తైవాన్ ప్రభుత్వం విశ్వప్రయత్నం చేస్తోంది. అయితే. . చైనా వారి కోరికను తీరకుండా ఏదో ఒక అడ్డంకి పెడుతుందని నిపుణులు అంటున్నారు.

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