Definition of "run into the ground" in English

Verb

To mismanage to the point of ruin.
- Although he has an MBA from Harvard, he still ran the company into the ground.
- Even though that was a good joke, you really did run it into the ground.
To wear out, especially through excessive use.
- I figure this car has a few more years left in it and I intend to run it into the ground before purchasing another.
To discuss ad nauseam.
- You’ve run the upcoming election into the ground and I simply won’t listen to another word about it.