ichidan verb, intransitive verb
run through; sweep through
Describes moving quickly through a space, crowd, or area; also used figuratively for news or emotions spreading rapidly.
彼は人混みを駆け抜けた。
He ran through the crowd.
そのニュースは街中を駆け抜けた。
The news swept through the city.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
overtake; run past from behind
Specifically passing someone from behind while running; often used in races or when catching up.
最後の直線で彼は前の選手を駆け抜けた。
On the final straight, he overtook the runner ahead.