run aground

/rən əˌgraʊnd/
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Other forms: ran aground; running aground; runs aground

Definitions of run aground
  1. verb
    bring to the ground
    synonyms: ground, strand
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    type of:
    land
    bring ashore
  2. verb
    hit or reach the ground
    synonyms: ground
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    type of:
    arrive at, attain, gain, hit, make, reach
    reach a destination, either real or abstract
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