The difference between Impale and Run through
When used as verbs, impale means to pierce (something) with any long, pointed object, whereas run through means to summarise briefly.
check bellow for the other definitions of Impale and Run through
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Impale as a verb (transitive):
To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
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Impale as a verb (transitive, heraldry):
To place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage).
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Impale as a verb (ambitransitive):
To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.
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Impale as a verb (ambitransitive):
To enclose or fence with stakes.
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Run through as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To summarise briefly
Examples:
"Let me run through today's meeting for those who missed it."
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Run through as a verb (idiomatic, colloquial):
To inform or educate someone, typically of a new concept or a concept particular to an organization or industry
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Run through as a verb (idiomatic):
To repeat something.
Examples:
"We will run through scene 2 until we get it right."
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Run through as a verb (idiomatic):
To use completely, in a short space of time. Usually money.
Examples:
"I ran through my wages in two days. Now I've got to live on next to nothing till Friday!"
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Run through as a verb:
To go through hastily.
Examples:
"to run through a book"
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Run through as a verb (idiomatic):
To pervade, of a quality that is characteristic of a group, organisation, or system.
Examples:
"Fear of foreigners runs through that country at all levels of its society."
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Run through as a verb (idiomatic):
To impale a person with a blade, usually a sword.
Examples:
"Make just one move, and I'll run you through, sir, without hesitation."
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Run through as a verb:
Of a waterway, to flow through an area.
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Run through as a verb: