run
run/rən/
verb
- move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time."the dog ran across the road"synonyms: sprint, race, dart, rush, dash, hasten, hurry, scurry, scuttle, scamper, hare, bolt, bound, fly, gallop, career, charge, pound, shoot, hurtle, speed, streak, whiz, zoom, sweep, go like lightning, go hell for leather, go like the wind, flash, double, jog, lope, trot, jogtrot, dogtrot, tear, pelt, scoot, hotfoot it, belt, zip, whip, go like a bat out of hell, step on it, get a move on, get cracking, put on some speed, stir one's stumps, hop it, bomb, leg it, boogie, hightail it, barrel, get the lead out, cut along, post, hie, flee, run away, run off, make a run for it, run for it, take flight, make off, take off, take to one's heels, make a break for it, beat a (hasty) retreat, make a quick exit, make one's getaway, escape, head for the hills, do a disappearing act, beat it, clear off, clear out, vamoose, skedaddle, split, cut and run, show a clean pair of heels, turn tail, scram, do a runner, scarper, do a bunk, light out, bug out, cut out, peel out, take a powder, skiddoo, go through, shoot through, bugger off
- pass or cause to pass quickly or smoothly in a particular direction."the rumor ran through the pack of photographers"synonyms: go, pass, move, travel, roll, coast, cast, skim, flick, slide
- (with reference to a liquid) flow or cause to flow."a small river runs into the sea at one side of the castle"synonyms: flow, pour, stream, gush, flood, glide, cascade, spurt, jet, issue, roll, course, slide, spill, trickle, seep, drip, dribble, leak, sloosh
- extend or cause to extend in a particular direction."cobbled streets run down to a tiny harbor"synonyms: extend, stretch, reach, range, continue, go
- (of a bus, train, ferry, or other form of transportation) make a regular journey on a particular route."buses run into town every half hour"synonyms: travel, ply, shuttle, go, make a regular journey
- be in charge of; manage."Andrea runs her own catering business"synonyms: be in charge of, manage, administer, direct, control, be in control of, be the boss of, boss, head, lead, govern, supervise, superintend, oversee, look after, organize, coordinate, regulate, operate, conduct, carry on, own, preside over, officiate at
- be in or cause to be in operation; function or cause to function."the car runs on unleaded fuel"synonyms: operate, function, work, go, be in operation, tick over, idle, perform, behave
- continue or be valid or operative for a particular period of time."the course ran for two days"synonyms: be valid, last, be in effect, operate, be in operation, be operative, be current, continue, be effective, have force, have effect
- be a candidate in a political election.synonyms: stand for, stand for election as, stand as a candidate for, be a contender for, put oneself forward for, put oneself up for
- publish or be published in a newspaper or magazine."the tabloids ran the story"synonyms: publish, print, feature, carry, put out, release, issue
- bring (goods) into a country illegally and secretly; smuggle."they run drugs for the cocaine cartels"synonyms: smuggle, traffic in, deal in
- (of an object or act) cost (someone) (a specified amount)."a new photocopier will run us about $1,300"
- (of a stocking or pair of tights) develop a vertical line of unraveled stitches.
noun
- an act or spell of running."I usually go for a run in the morning"synonyms: sprint, race, dash, gallop, rush, spurt, jog, trot
- a journey accomplished or route taken by a vehicle, aircraft, or boat, especially on a regular basis."the New York-Washington run"synonyms: route, way, course, journey, circuit, round, beat
- an opportunity or attempt to achieve something."their absence means the Russians will have a clear run at the title"
- a continuous spell of a particular situation or condition."he's had a run of bad luck"synonyms: period, spell, stretch, spate, bout, patch, interval, time, series, succession, sequence, string, chain, streak
- a widespread and sudden or continuous demand for (a particular currency or commodity)."there's been a big run on nostalgia toys this year"
- the average or usual type of person or thing."she stood out from the general run of varsity cheerleaders"synonyms: type, kind, sort, variety, class, category, order
- a sloping snow-covered course or track used for skiing, bobsledding, or tobogganing."a ski run"synonyms: slope, piste, track, bump run, trail
- an enclosed area in which domestic animals or birds can run freely in the open."a chicken run"synonyms: enclosure, pen, coop, compound
- free and unrestricted use of or access to."her cats were given the run of the house"synonyms: unrestricted/free use of, unrestricted access to, a free hand in, a free rein in
- a point scored when a base runner reaches home plate after touching the other bases.
- a vertical line of unraveled stitches in stockings or tights."she had a run in her nylons"synonyms: rip, tear, snag, hole, ladder
- a downward trickle of paint or a similar substance when applied too thickly."varnish should be applied with care to avoid runs and an uneven surface"
- diarrhea.synonyms: diarrhea, loose motions, looseness of the bowels, the skitters, the trots, Spanish tummy, Delhi belly, Montezuma's revenge, Aztec revenge, Aztec two-step, the squits, gippy tummy, holiday tummy, turista, dysentery, lientery, the flux, lax
- the after part of a ship's bottom where it rises and narrows toward the stern.
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Apr 15, 2024 · verb · 1. a. : to go faster than a walk · 2. a. : to go without restraint : move freely about at will · 3. a. : to go rapidly or hurriedly : ...
8 days ago · to continue or happen, or cause something to continue or happen in a particular way: A magazine subscription usually runs for one year ...
7 days ago · verb phrase · to strike and fell or overturn, especially to drive a vehicle into (someone): · to pursue until captured; chase: · to peruse; ...
When you run, you move along quickly, and for a long time if you're running a marathon. You can also run a campaign or a business — you make them function.
run in American English · 1. to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet ...
RUN meaning: 1 : to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking often used figuratively; 2 : to leave a place quickly by running often + away ...
run, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
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There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective run, four of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...
RUN meaning: 1. to move on your feet at a faster speed than walking: 2. to organize or control something: 3…. Learn more.
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[intransitive] to move using your legs, going faster than when you walk. Can you run as fast as Mike? They turned and ran when they saw us coming.
to push with force against, off, or into something. They ran me off the road. similar words: · bump, drive, edge, force, push.
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