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run verb (GO QUICKLY)A1 [ I or T ] (of people and some animals) to move along, faster than walking, by taking quick steps in which each foot is lifted before the next foot touches the ground: [ + to infinitive ] The children had to run to keep up with their father. I can run a mile in five minutes. The sheep ran away/off in fright. A little girl ran up to (= came quickly beside) me, crying for her daddy. In the semi-final she will be running against her nearest rival. The first two races will be run (= will happen) in 20 minutes. [ T ] If you run an animal in a race, you cause it to take part: Thompson Stables are running three horses in the next race. [ I + adv/prep ] to go quickly or in a hurry: Would you run to the post office and get me some stamps? You don't put on weight when you spend all day running around after small children. run for sth to run fast in order to get or avoid something: I ran for the bus but it drove off. run on the spot UK US run in place to move your legs as if running, while you stay in one place: I run on the spot to warm up before I start training. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Moving quickly - beetle
- belt
- bob
- bowl
- bowl down/along sth
- careen
- career
- gallop
- leg
- make off
- outran
- pelt
- rush
- scamper
- scoot
- scrabble
- scramble
- shoot
- stampede
- trot
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Competing in sport Running away and escaping Exercising & training run verb (TRAVEL)B2 [ I or T, usually + adv/prep ] to (cause something to) travel, move, or continue in a particular way: Trains are still running, despite the snow. A bus runs (= goes on a particular route at particular times) three times a day into town. Skis are waxed on the bottom so that they run smoothly over the snow. The route/railway/road runs (= goes) across the border/into Italy/through the mountains. A climbing rose bush runs (= grows) up the side of the door. There's a beautiful cornice running around/round all the ceilings. The film runs (= lasts) for two hours. The show/course/film runs (= continues) for another week. A magazine subscription usually only runs (= can be used) for one year. Buses are running an hour late, because of an earlier accident. The truck's brakes failed and it ran (= went) off the road. Trains run on rails (= move along on top of them). Electricity is running through (= moving along within) this cable. An angry muttering ran through (= went through) the crowd. A shiver of fear ran through his (body). She ran her finger along/down the page/list, looking for her name. Could you run the tape/film/video back/forwards, please? Could you possibly run me (= take me in your car) home/to the station? He ran (= pushed) his fingers through his hair and looked up at me. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Advancing and moving forward - advance
- advancing
- approach
- beeline
- come
- come over
- come up
- gain
- gain on sb/sth
- glide
- head
- make
- make for somewhere/sth
- make towards sth/sb
- proceed
- pull
- push
- slide
- slip
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Continue & last run verb (OPERATE)B2 [ I or T ] to (cause something to) operate: Keep clear of the machines while they're running. The government took desperate measures to keep the economy running. Do you know how to run this sort of machinery? The mechanic asked me to run the engine (= switch it on and allow it to work) for a minute. They had the new computer system up and running (= working) within an hour. We've run the computer program, but nothing happens. We're running (= doing) an experiment. B1 [ T ] to be in control of something: He's been running a restaurant/his own company since he left school. The local college runs (= provides) a course in self-defence. a well-run/badly-run organization/business/course run a tight ship to control a business or other organization firmly and effectively: Ruth runs a tight ship and has no time for shirkers. [ T ] If you run a car, you own one, drive it, and pay for the costs: I can't afford to run a car. [ T ] to organize the way you live or work: Some people run their lives according to the movements of the stars. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Machines - Functioning - asthmatically
- commission
- faulty
- fire sth up
- function as sth/sb
- functionally
- operation
- operational
- operative
- order
- pack up
- peg
- perform
- play up
- right
- roll
- start
- start (sth) up
- torpor
- work
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Managing and organizing Controlling and being in charge On the road: driving & operating road vehicles run verb (FLOW)B2 [ I or T ] to (cause something to) flow or produce liquid : I can feel trickles of sweat running down my neck. Don't cry, or your make-up will run (= become liquid and move down your face). The walls were running with damp. The river runs (down) to/into the sea. The hot tap is running cold (= producing cold water)! I turned the tap on and ran some cold water on the burn. [ + two objects ] I'll run you a hot bath (= fill a bath with water for you). My nose and eyes have been running all week because of hay fever. figurative After twelve hours at her computer, the words began to run into one another (= seem mixed together). [ I or T ] (of colours in clothes, etc.) to come out or spread: I must have washed my dress at too high a temperature, because the colour has run. If the first layer isn't dry before you add the next one, the colours will run into each other (= mix). Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Colour - general words - chromatic
- color wheel
- colored
- colour
- colour wheel
- coloured
- coloured
- discolour
- high-visibility
- hue
- pigment
- pigmentation
- shade
- spectral
- spectrum
- stain
- tie-dye
- tinge
- tone
- tone in
See more results » run verb (BECOME) [ L only + adj ] to be or become: Differences between the two sides run deep (= are serious). The river/reservoir/well ran dry (= its supply of water finished). Supplies are running low (= there's not much left). We're beginning to run short of money/Money is beginning to run short (= there's not much left). Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Existing and being - account for sth
- alive
- am
- are
- be
- come
- existent
- extant
- go
- go back
- have legs idiom
- hood
- languish
- lie
- lie in sth
- live
- living
- lurk
- stalk
- was
See more results » run verb (HOLE) UK also ladder [ I ] If tights (= thin clothing that covers the legs) run, a long, thin hole appears in them: Oh no, my tights have run! Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Tearing and breaking into pieces - apart
- asunder
- bobble
- break (sth) off
- breakage
- catch
- crack
- fall apart
- flake
- fragment
- fragmented
- frayed
- in ribbons idiom
- knacker
- pull sth apart
- rip
- shear
- split
- tear sth up
- torn
See more results » run verb (SHOW)C1 [ T ] to show something in a newspaper or magazine, on television, etc.: All the newspapers ran (= printed) stories about the new peace talks. Channel 4 is running a series on the unfairness of the legal system. [ I ] Indian English If a film is running at a particular place, you can see it there: What's running at the the Metro this week? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Newspapers & magazines - back copy
- broadsheet
- brochure
- circulation
- colour supplement
- comic
- daily paper
- editorial
- journal
- lad mag
- magazine
- mail
- manga
- organ
- reader
- serialize
- Sunday paper
- supermarket tabloid
- tabloid
- tribune
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Broadcasting in general Cinema - general words run verb (POLITICS) [ I ] to compete as a candidate in an election: Mrs Thatcher wanted to run a fourth time. He's going to run against Smith/for president/for re-election. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Elections - absentee ballot
- absentee vote
- absolute majority
- abstain
- abstention
- first-past-the-post
- franchise
- general election
- gerrymandering
- go to the country idiom
- landslide
- nominate
- rigging
- running mate
- safe
- scrutineer
- secret ballot
- show of hands
- stump
- vote of confidence
See more results » run for office to compete as a candidate in an election for a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organization: She is considering running for office. run verb (TAKE) [ T ] to take guns or drugs illegally from one place to another: He was arrested for running drugs across the border into America. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Trafficking & racketeering - black market
- contraband
- counter
- gun-running
- missell
- pass
- racket
- racketeering
- scalp
- scam
- scammer
- sell
- sell sb a bill of goods idiom
- smuggle
- the grey market
- tout
- traffic
- under the counter idiom
Idiom(s)be running on empty run aground/ashore run a mile run and run run sb close run errands run high run in the family run through sb's head/mind run its course run your eye over sth run yourself into the ground be running a fever be running at sth running with blood run sb out of town (on a rail) run sb ragged run round in circles run the show run through sb's mind/head run sb/sth to ground run wild Phrasal verb(s)run across sb run across sth run after sb/sth run after sth run after sb run against sb/sth run along! run around run around after sb run around with sb run away run away with sb run away with sth run sth by sb run sb/sth down run (sth) down run sth down run yourself down run sth in run sb in run (sth) into sth/sb run into sb run into sth run off run sth off run off with sth run on run on sth run out run sb out run out on sb/sth run sb/sth over run over run over (sth) run over/through sth run round run through sth run sb/sth through run to sth run sth up run up against sth run with sth run noun (GO QUICKLY)B1 [ C ] the action of running, especially for exercise: We go for/do a three-mile run every evening after work. If you set off at a run (= running), you'll be exhausted later. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Moving quickly - beetle
- belt
- bob
- bowl
- bowl down/along sth
- careen
- career
- gallop
- leg
- make off
- outran
- pelt
- rush
- scamper
- scoot
- scrabble
- scramble
- shoot
- stampede
- trot
See more results » run noun (TRAVEL) [ C ] a journey: The number of aircraft on the New York-Moscow run is being increased. old-fashioned Let's go for a run (out) in the car somewhere. The plane swooped in on its bombing run. [ C ] the period during which a play is performed: The musical's London run was a disaster. They're doing a run at the Cambridge Playhouse. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Journeys - adventure
- break-journey
- carpool
- carsick
- convoy
- field trip
- flight
- foray
- journey
- mystery tour
- odyssey
- outward-bound
- peregrination
- pilgrimage
- ride
- round trip
- sail
- short-haul
- the long haul idiom
- trip
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Spectacles & performances run noun (BUY) [ C usually singular ] a situation in which many people suddenly buy a particular product: There's been a run on umbrellas because of all this rain. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Buying - acquisitiveness
- approval
- bid
- bidding war
- bite
- brand loyalty
- bulk-buy
- import
- invest
- kick the tires idiom
- load up on sth
- money-off
- on the slate idiom
- order form
- order sth in
- send out for sth
- shop around
- shopaholic
- shopping
- stock up
See more results » run noun (SELL) [ C usually singular ] a situation in which many people suddenly sell a particular product: A sudden run on the dollar has lowered its value. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Selling - auction
- bake sale
- bundle
- chain of production
- divest
- export
- pile
- pile it high and sell it cheap idiom
- price yourself out of the market idiom
- privatize
- purvey
- realizable
- realization
- serve
- shift
- supersize
- telesales
- tout
- undercharge
- unsold
See more results » run noun (SERIES)a run of sthC2 A run of something is a continuous period during which it lasts or is repeated: a run of successes/defeats/bad luck Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Order and sequence - general words - alphabetize
- back end
- back end
- be a chapter of accidents idiom
- catalogue
- litany
- merry-go-round
- next
- nth
- penultimate
- running
- second 1
- sequential
- series
- succession
- thirdly
- timeline
- train
- vice versa
- wave
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Periods of time - general words run noun (ORDINARY)the general/usual run of sth the usual type of something: Their food is the general run of hotel cooking. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Categories and varieties - animal
- brand
- category
- classification
- food group
- form
- genre
- hue
- ilk
- incarnation
- kind
- matter
- mould
- order
- style
- take
- type
- typology
- variety
- version
See more results » run noun (AREA) [ C ] an area of ground of limited size for keeping animals: a sheep/chicken/hen run Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Animal Dwellings - man-made - apiary
- aquarium
- aviary
- birdcage
- birdhouse
- cage
- doghouse
- dovecote
- fish tank
- fishbowl
- goldfish bowl
- hive
- nesting box
- pigeon loft
- pigpen
- pigsty
- sanctuary
- stabling
- stall
- sty
See more results » run noun (POINT)B2 [ C ] in cricket and baseball, a single point, scored by running from one place to another: England need 105 runs to win the game. a home run Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Cricket - 12th man
- bails 2
- batswoman
- batting average
- century
- cricketer
- declare
- delivery
- fall
- leg
- maiden
- overthrow
- pavilion
- run sb out
- six
- test match
- the infield
- the outfield
- wicket
- wicketkeeper
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Baseball & rounders run noun (HOLE) UK also ladder [ C ] a long, vertical hole in tights and stockings: I've got a run in my tights from the nail on my chair. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Holes, hollows and dips - aperture
- cleft
- cranny
- dent
- depression
- dint
- dip
- donga
- eyehole
- intake
- orifice
- perforation
- piercing
- pinhole
- porosity
- porous
- puncture
- riddled
- tear 1
- wormhole
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Tearing and breaking into pieces run noun (ILLNESS)the runs informal a condition of the bowels in which the contents are passed out of the body too often and in a form that is too liquid Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Digestive disorders - achalasia
- acid reflux
- amebic dysentery
- amoebic dysentery
- bellyache
- bilious
- bloat
- bowel incontinence
- cholera
- colic
- dyspeptic
- gastritis
- ileitis
- incontinence
- irritable bowel syndrome
- merycism
- mesenteric ischaemia
- mesenteric panniculitis
- occlusion
- upset
See more results » Idiom(s)against the run of play give sb a run for his/her/their money have a good run for your money in the long run in the short run make a run for it be on the run on the run the run of sth run verb (GO QUICKLY) [ I/T ] to move your legs faster than when walking, with the weight of your body pressing forward: [ I ] They ran for the bus and got there just in time. [ T ] Hugh runs five miles a day. [ I ] We want a place with a big backyard with room for the kids to run around. [ I ] fig. I’ve got to run now (= hurry away) because I’m late for my appointment. run verb (TRAVEL/GO) [ I/T ] to travel or go, to move something, or to be positioned in a particular way: [ I ] The bus runs three times a day between here and Albuquerque. [ I ] I’m going to run down to the bank to cash my check. [ I ] Trains are running twenty minutes late because of the weather. [ I ] The car skidded on the ice and ran off the road. [ I ] A shiver of fear ran through her. [ T ] John said he’d run me back to school (= take me there in his car). [ I ] A deep creek runs through the property. [ I ] The road runs along the coast. [ I/T ] If you run your finger or hand over something, you move it quickly: [ T ] She ran her fingers along the edge of the desk. [ I/T ] If you run something through your hair, you move it quickly and easily: [ T ] He ran a comb through his hair. [ I/T ] If a driver or a vehicle runs a sign or signal to stop, the vehicle continues without stopping: [ T ] Our taxi ran a red light and a truck rammed us in the side. run verb (OPERATE) [ I/T ] to manage or operate something: [ T ] She runs the business out of her home. [ I ] She left the engine running while she went into the store. [ T ] Can you run both of these programs at once? [ T ] They’re running tests on his heart functions. [ I/T ] If something runs on a particular type of energy, it uses that type of energy to operate: [ I ] Some calculators run on solar power . run verb (FLOW) [ I/T ] to cause a liquid to flow, or to produce a liquid that flows: [ T ] He ran a little cold water into the sink. [ I ] He has a cold and his nose is running. [ I ] Tears were running down her face. run verb (LOSE COLOR) [ I ] (of colors) to come out of material and mix with other colors, so that the original colors are lost: If you wash the dress in hot water, the colors will run. run verb (POLITICS) [ I ] to try to get elected; be a candidate: Kutukas ran unsuccessfully for sheriff. run verb (BE/CONTINUE) to be, become, or continue in a particular way: [ L ] The doctor is running a bit late. [ L ] We’re running low on gas. [ I always + adv/prep ] Inflation is running at 4%. [ I always + adv/prep ] The show ran on Broadway for six weeks before closing. run verb (SHOW) [ T ] to show something in a newspaper or magazine, or on television: Both parties are already running campaign ads. run verb (HOLE) [ I ] (of cloth, esp. stockings (= thin, tight-fitting clothing for a woman’s feet and legs)) to develop a long vertical hole: My stockings ran! Idiom(s)in the running on the run run afoul of something run amok run out the clock something runs in someone’s family run the gamut run the risk of doing something run with it Phrasal verb(s)run across someone/something run after someone/something run around run around with someone run away run something by someone run down something/someone run down (someone/something) run down something run down something run down something/someone run into someone run into something run (something) into something run off something run off (somewhere) run someone/something off (somewhere) run off with something/someone run out run over something/someone run over something run (someone) through something run through something run through something run to something run up something run up against something/someone run noun [ C ] (POINT) (in baseball) a single point, scored by touching each of the four bases (= positions on a square) in the correct order run noun [ C ] (HOLE) a long, vertical hole in particular types of cloth, esp. stockings (= thin, tight-fitting clothing for a woman’s feet and legs) run noun [ C ] (TRAVELING/GOING) a trip: The train made its final run in 1986. run noun [ C ] (BEING/CONTINUING) a period during which something happens or continues: The movie starts a two-week run tonight. [ I or T ] to operate, or make something operate: Keep clear of the fans while they're running. Do you know how to run this sort of machinery? We've run the computer program, but nothing happens. [ T ] MANAGEMENT to be in control of or manage something: He's been running his own company since he left school. She left me to run the store while she went on her lunch break. well-run/poorly-run government-run/family-run/student-run The restaurant is a family-run business. privately-run/publicly-run/professionally-run [ I or T ] TRANSPORT to travel or move in a particular way, or cause something to do this: Trains are still running, despite the snow. A bus runs into town three times a day. We're running four more trains than usual to accommodate the high number of passengers. [ I or T ] to continue or happen, or cause something to continue or happen in a particular way: A magazine subscription usually runs for one year. We'll be running the course for another year. run smoothly/run according to plan To ensure that these projects run smoothly, executives are now encouraged to attend training courses. [ T ] to take something to a person or place: run sth over/out/down, etc. to sb/sth Can you run these orders over to the warehouse, please? [ I ] to be or continue at or near a particular level: run at sth Inflation has been running at 2% for the past year. Supplies are running low. [ T ] to show something in a newspaper or magazine, on television, etc.: run a story/article/piece They ran the advertisement on all the major networks for a month. [ I ] POLITICS, GOVERNMENT to try to be elected to government or other position in an election: run for sth He ran for state Attorney General in 2010. Meyers decided to run for office again the following year. run against sb She is running against a multi-millionaire businessman. run a check (on sb/sth) to look through records to find out facts about someone or something: We run background checks on all prospective employees. run a test (on sth) to perform a scientific examination to determine if something works, someone is healthy, etc.: We ran performance tests on the preproduction machine, which performed well. Doctors ran tests to try to determine if the workers' health problems were work-related. run a deficit/surplus ECONOMICS, GOVERNMENT if a government runs a deficit or surplus, it has less or more money in its accounts than it needs: The previous government was happy to run a huge deficit for years. run a/the risk of doing sth to be in a situation in which there is the possibility that something bad might happen: A company without good customer service runs the risk of losing its customers' good will. run a tight ship to control a business or other organization firmly and effectively: The woman who manages the post room runs a very tight ship. run your eye over sth to look quickly at the whole of something: Would you mind running your eye over this agreement before I sign it? be running late to be unable to get to a place by the agreed or expected time run around in circles informal to be very active without achieving any good results: Peter's been running round in circles since half his department resigned. run out of time to have no time left to finish something or get to a place: We're running out of time - the report has to be ready for the meeting tonight. run short (of sth) to have a low supply of something: Forecasting is crucial: you don't want to run short or have a warehouse of unsold product. The online travel site denies that it is running short of cash. run the numbers FINANCE to do calculations in order to decide whether a particular plan is financially practical: She ran the numbers and decided to re-finance her mortgage. run the rule over sth to examine something to see if it is good enough or right for a particular purpose: A number of bidders are understood to be running the rule over the company. run the show informal to be the leader in control of a group of people doing something: If you need help, ask Mark - he's running the show. Phrasal verb(s)run across sb run across sth run around run sth by/past sb run down run into sb run into sth run sth off run on run out run over sth run through sth run to sth run sth up run up against sth run with sth PRODUCTION all of a particular product made at one time: The first run of 50,000 units sold out in a week. The book had an initial print run of 3,000 copies. Smaller production runs are likely to be needed. a period when a series of good things or bad things happen: a run of good/bad luck We've had quite a run of good luck this month. a run on sth COMMERCE a period when people buy more of a particular product than usual: The warm weather sparked a run on air conditioners. ECONOMICS a period when many people suddenly sell more of a particular currency than usual: a run on the dollar/pound/yen A sudden run on the dollar has lowered its value. a run on the bank BANKING, FINANCE, ECONOMICS a period when many people take their money out of a bank because they are afraid the bank will go out of business: A run on the bank by customers drained about $133 million. See alsobank run bear run bull run cheque run long-run short-run split run test run |