running past

Verb

run past (third-person singular simple present runs past, present participle running past, simple past ran past, past participle run past)

1. (ditransitive, idiomatic) To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (someone) in order to obtain their opinion.
   • Let me run that idea past the boss before we spend too much time on it.

   Synonyms:

   run by

2. (intransitive) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, past.