run a red light — to drive through a traffic light when it is showing red (which is illegal)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to drive through a traffic light when it is showing red (which is illegal)
Pronunciation (IPA): /rʌn ə red laɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother ran a red light yesterday and blamed it on her new bifocals.
- The pizza delivery guy ran three red lights but still arrived cold.
- Running a red light can result in serious accidents and legal consequences.
run a red light
VERB[/rʌn ə red laɪt/]
to drive through a traffic light when it is showing red (which is illegal)
💡 Concept
The taxi driver decided to run a red light and nearly hit a crossing pedestrian.
🎵 Rhyme
Run a red light in darkness, while the beacon shines bright!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rʌn ə red laɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/rʌn ə red laɪt/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
red lightbrightsight
red light
bright
sight
🔗Collocations
accidentally run a red light
get caught running a red light
fine for running a red light
refuse to run a red light
tempted to run a red light
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother ran a red light yesterday and blamed it on her new bifocals.”
😄 Fun example
“The pizza delivery guy ran three red lights but still arrived cold.”
“Running a red light can result in serious accidents and legal consequences.”
“She was so distracted by her phone that she almost ran a red light.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
jump a red lightblow through a red lightignore a red signal
Antonyms
stop at red lightobey traffic signalswait for green light
Related
traffic violationspeedingreckless drivingintersectiontraffic camera
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