run a tight ship run a tight ship3 F0 to control a business or other organization firmly and effectively: » Ruth runs a tight ship and has no time for shirkers.Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in charge4 F0 [T] If you run a car, you own one, drive it, and pay for the costs: » I can't afford to run a car.Thesaurus+: ↑Driving and operating road vehicles5 F0 [T] to organize the way you live or work: » Some people run their lives according to the movements of the stars.Thesaurus+: ↑Managing and organizingMain Entry: ↑run
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