run across
US /rʌn əˈkrɔs/
UK /rʌn əˈkrɔs/
1.
to meet or find by chance
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I ran across an old friend at the supermarket today.
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While cleaning the attic, she ran across some old family photos.
2.
to run from one side to the other side of something
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The dog ran across the field to fetch the ball.
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Be careful when you run across the busy street.