run into

Verb (4)

1. be beset by“The project ran into numerous financial difficulties”Synonyms: run intoencounter
2. collide violently with an obstacle“I ran into the telephone pole”Synonyms: run intobump intojar againstbutt againstknock against
3. hit against; come into sudden contact with“The car hit a tree”“He struck the table with his elbow”Synonyms: hitstrikeimpinge onrun intocollide with
4. come together“I'll probably see you at the meeting”“How nice to see you again!”Synonyms: meetrun intoencounterrun acrosscome acrosssee