Definition of run - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical movementintr. move quickly using feet with both feet off groundintr.
- She can run faster than anyone in her class.
2.
machine operationintr. operate or function as a machineintr.
- The engine is running smoothly now.
3.
managementtr. manage or be in charge of somethingtr.
- She runs a successful bakery downtown.
4.
natureintr. flow or move like a liquidintr.
- Tears began to run down her cheeks.
5.
movementintr. move away quickly to escapeintr.
- The thief tried to run from the police.
6.
extensionextend or continue in a particular direction
- The road runs parallel to the river.
7.
competitiontr./intr. compete in a race or contesttr./intr.
- He decided to run in the marathon this year.
8.
executiontr. execute a plan or programtr.
- We need to run the software update tonight.
9.
mediatr. publish or broadcast in mediatr.
- The newspaper will run the story tomorrow.
10.
politicsintr. participate as a candidate in an electionintr.
- She plans to run for mayor next year.
Noun
1.
operationperiod of time during which something operates
- The machine had a long run before breaking down.
2.
sequenceunbroken series of events or successes
- The team had a winning run this season.
3.
baseball termTECH. US scored point in baseballTECH. US
- He hit a home run in the last inning..
4.
physical activityact of running, especially as a form of exercise
- She goes for a run every morning to stay fit..
5.
plumbingflow of liquid or leak
- There was a run of water down the wall.
6.
animal enclosureenclosure for animals to move freely
- The chickens were kept in a large run.
7.
businesssudden demand for something
- There was a run on the new video game.
8.
sportsTECH. slope for skiing or snowboardingTECH.
- The ski resort offers runs for both beginners and experts..
9.
constructionTECH. US horizontal distance a stair or roof extendsTECH. US
- The run of the stairs was carefully measured by the architect..
Images of run
enclosure for animals to move freely 
horizontal distance a stair or roof extends
Expressions with run
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move quickly in different directions
The kids will run around in the park for hours..
collide with something
She didn't see the post and run into it..
enclosed area where chickens are kept
The farmer expanded the chicken run to accommodate more birds.
extended period of time for outcomes to appear
In the long run, hard work pays off.
use all of something so none is left
We will run out of milk soon.
be hit and passed over by a vehicle or object
He got run over by a car yesterday.
complete a run that feels enjoyable or satisfying
I had a good run in the park today.
lasting or happening only during a brief time period
In the short run, the new policy will reduce costs.
allow something to lose power or energy by not recharging
He let the phone run down and it turned off.
while busy or in a hurry
She ate her breakfast on the run because she was late..
manage and operate a medical facility
She decided to run a clinic in her hometown.
run a distance of one mile
She can run a mile in under six minutes.
drive through a red traffic light
He was fined for running a red light.
find something by chance
I happened to run across an old friend at the market.
follow quickly to catch someone or something
The dog ran after the ball.
undertake a short trip for a small task
She needs to run an errand for her mom.
move quickly towards someone aggressively
The dog began to run at the intruder.
be late or not on schedule
She tends to run behind in the mornings.
present an idea or plan for someone's opinion
I need to run by my proposal with the team before the meeting..
become empty of water or liquid
The river can run dry during summer.
move quickly to a safe place
When the storm started, we had to run for cover.
attempt to escape by running
When he saw the guards, he decided to run for it..
run quickly to escape danger
When the fire broke out, they had to run for their lives.
move freely without physical constraints
The dogs were allowed to run loose in the park.
Origin of run
Old English, rinnan (to flow)
Terms with run included in their meaning
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transportation
railway lines on which trains run
fitness
run slowly for exercise
hurry
run or rush to a place
move fast
run or move quickly and suddenly
practice run
experiment or trial to test something
public transit
scheduled rides using coaches run for community travel
education
private religious school run by a church
technology
physical devices and parts used to run or support computers
power supply
timepiece run on electricity, often regulated by electrical pulses
room warming
mains-run unit producing heat, often compact enough to carry
hamster
circular device for small animals to run in place
horse running
run fast with all legs off the ground
trial run
try something to see results, especially if it is new
state funding
school run and paid for by the government
physical
run quickly towards a door to exit first
track
pair of rails for trains to run on
organization
school run by a religious organization
railway
rails on which trains run
education
schooling paid for by families or groups, not run by government
escape danger
run away from a place or situation of danger
technology
run software for remote users
technology
software that is ready to run
technology
book or file explaining how to run or use equipment or system
sports
run or move at top speed briefly
Examples of run in a sentence
The children love to run in the park. The washing machine will run for an hour. This software can run on any computer. He runs the local community center. They run a small tech startup together. Red paint ran down the wet wall.
Blood was running from his scraped knee. She had to run to catch the last bus. He decided to run when he saw the wild animal. A fence runs along the property line. The pipeline ran east beneath the fields. She trained hard to run in the city triathlon. Many athletes run in the annual charity race. The team will run the new campaign next week. She plans to run the experiment tomorrow. The channel plans to run the documentary next week. They decided to run the advertisement during prime time. He decided to run for the local council. Several candidates will run in the upcoming election. The play had a successful run on Broadway. Her run as CEO was marked by innovation. Their run of victories was impressive. The company enjoyed a run of profits. The team scored another run in the fifth inning. A single run decided the game. He went for a quick run before breakfast. A run in the park helps clear my mind. A run of oil appeared beneath the engine. The plumber traced the run to a cracked valve. The rabbits enjoyed their new run. The zoo built a run for the foxes. A run on bank stocks caused panic. There was a run on face masks during the outbreak. The black diamond run is for advanced skiers only. They enjoyed a long run down the mountain. The carpenter calculated the run of the roof. The run of the staircase was longer than expected.
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- French:courir, fonctionnement, ...
- German:laufen, Betrieb, ...
- Italian:correre, periodo di funzionamento, ...
- Spanish:correr, funcionamiento, ...
- Portuguese:correr, período de funcionamento, ...
- Chinese:跑, 连胜, ...
- Japanese:走る, 運転期間, ...
- Arabic:رَكَضَ, تَشْغِيل, ...
- Hebrew:לָרוּץ, מֶשֶׁךְ, ...
- Russian:бегать, работа, ...
- Ukrainian:бігти, період роботи, ...
- Hindi:दौड़ना, संचालन, ...
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