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hit-and-run

/ˈhɪt.ən.rʌn/

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adjective

/ˈhɪt.ən.rʌn/B2formalamericanlegal
  • ruОписывает тип аварии или нападения, при котором виновное лицо немедленно покидает место происшествия, чтобы избежать обнаружения или ответственности.

Describes a type of accident or attack where the responsible person leaves the scene immediately to avoid detection or responsibility.

  1. Military or attack tacticB2formal

    Designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape.

    ruНалётный

    • The rebels launched a hit-and-run attack on the convoy.
    • The army used hit-and-run tactics to disrupt enemy supply lines.
    • Guerrilla fighters are known for their hit-and-run operations.

    Synonymscommandoguerrillalightningraidingsneak

    Antonymsprolongedprotractedsustained

  2. Traffic accidentB1formal

    Involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident without stopping to provide help or information.

    ruСкрывшийся с места ДТП

    • The police are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run accident.
    • He was charged with leaving the scene of a hit-and-run.
    • The hit-and-run incident left the pedestrian injured on the road.
Forms
  • more hit-and-run comparative form
  • most hit-and-run superlative form