run aground

• ارتطام السفينة أو القارب بقاع الماء أو الشعاب المرجانية مما يمنعها من الحركة أو يسبب غرقها؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى خطة أو مشروع توقف أو فشل بعد مواجهة عقبات كبيرة.

To become stuck on the bottom of a body of water, typically referring to a ship or boat; also used figuratively to describe a plan or project that has encountered serious difficulties or has come to a halt.

1. Ship stuck on shoreB2formal

   When a ship or boat becomes stuck on the bottom of a shallow body of water, such as a sandbank or reef.

   الجنوح

   • The cargo ship ran aground off the coast of Ireland.
   • The captain tried to steer away but the vessel ran aground on the sandbar.
   • After running aground, the crew had to wait for the tide to rise.

2. Encounter a major obstacleC1informal

   To encounter a serious problem or obstacle that stops progress.

   الاصطدام بعقبة كبرى

   • The project ran aground due to lack of funding.
   • Their plans ran aground when the main investor pulled out.
   • The negotiations ran aground over disagreements about the contract terms.