"running in" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} running in (uncountable)
  1. The operating of a new engine (especially that of a motor vehicle) at less than its normal speed until proper working has been established. Tags: uncountable Translations (operation of a new engine for testing): sisäänajo (Finnish), rodage [masculine] (French), rodaggio [masculine] (Italian), rodaj [neuter] (Romanian), rodaje [masculine] (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-running_in-en-noun-fFohZH9Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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