run
run /ˈrʌn/
noun
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(
)
(baseball) a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
(
tally
, run
)
(baseball) a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
The Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th
the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th
Their first tally came in the 3rd inning
their first tally came in the 3rd inning
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()
The act of testing something
(
test
, run
, trial
)
the act of testing something
In the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
He called each flip of the coin a new trial
he called each flip of the coin a new trial
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()
A race run on foot
(
foot race
, footrace
, run
)
a race run on foot
She broke the record for the half-mile run
she broke the record for the half-mile run
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()
The act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
(
run
, running
)
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
He broke into a run
he broke into a run
His daily run keeps him fit
his daily run keeps him fit
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()
A regular trip
(
run
)
a regular trip
The ship made its run in record time
the ship made its run in record time
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()
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
(
running game
, running play
, run
, running
)
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
The defensive line braced to stop the run
the defensive line braced to stop the run
The coach put great emphasis on running
the coach put great emphasis on running
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()
An unbroken series of events
(
run
, streak
)
an unbroken series of events
Had a streak of bad luck
had a streak of bad luck
Nicklaus had a run of birdies
Nicklaus had a run of birdies
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A short trip
(
run
)
a short trip
Take a run into town
take a run into town
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An unbroken chronological sequence
(
run
)
an unbroken chronological sequence
The play had a long run on Broadway
the play had a long run on Broadway
The team enjoyed a brief run of victories
the team enjoyed a brief run of victories
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The pouring forth of a fluid
(
discharge
, outpouring
, run
)
the pouring forth of a fluid
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A row of unravelled stitches
(
ladder
, ravel
, run
)
a row of unravelled stitches
She got a run in her stocking
she got a run in her stocking
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A race between candidates for elective office
(
run
, political campaign
, campaign
)
a race between candidates for elective office
I managed his campaign for governor
I managed his campaign for governor
He is raising money for a Senate run
he is raising money for a Senate run
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A small stream
(
rill
, run
, runnel
, rivulet
, streamlet
)
a small stream
The gentle rivulet meandered through the forest, its babbling waters providing a soothing soundtrack.
The gentle rivulet meandered through the forest, its babbling waters providing a soothing soundtrack.
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The production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)
(
run
)
the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)
A daily run of 100,000 gallons of paint
a daily run of 100,000 gallons of paint
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Unrestricted freedom to use
(
run
)
unrestricted freedom to use
He has the run of the house
he has the run of the house
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The continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation
(
run
)
the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation
The assembly line was on a 12-hour run
the assembly line was on a 12-hour run
verb
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()
Move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
(
run
)
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
Don't run--you'll be out of breath
Don't run--you'll be out of breath
The children ran to the store
The children ran to the store
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()
Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
(
break away
, bunk
[Informal] , escape
, fly the coop
[Informal] , head for the hills
[Informal] , hightail it
[Informal, N. American] , scarper
[Informal, British] , scat
[Informal] , take to the woods
[Informal] , lam
[Informal, N. American] , run
, run away
, turn tail
[Informal] )
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
If you see this man, run!
If you see this man, run!
The burglars escaped before the police showed up
The burglars escaped before the police showed up
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()
Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
(
pass
, go
, lead
, extend
, run
)
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Service runs all the way to Cranbury
Service runs all the way to Cranbury
His knowledge doesn't go very far
His knowledge doesn't go very far
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
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()
Direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
(
run
, operate
)
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
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()
Have a particular form
(
go
, run
)
have a particular form
The story or argument runs as follows
the story or argument runs as follows
As the saying goes...
as the saying goes...
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()
Move along, of liquids
(
course
, feed
, run
, flow
)
move along, of liquids
Water flowed into the cave
Water flowed into the cave
The Missouri feeds into the Mississippi
the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi
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()
Perform as expected when applied
(
go
, run
, function
, operate
, work
)
perform as expected when applied
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
Does this old car still run well?
Does this old car still run well?
This old radio doesn't work anymore
This old radio doesn't work anymore
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()
Run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
(
campaign
, run
)
run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
Who's running for treasurer this year?
Who's running for treasurer this year?
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()
Change or be different within limits
(
run
, range
)
change or be different within limits
Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion
Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion
Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent
Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent
The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals
The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals
My students range from very bright to dull
My students range from very bright to dull
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()
Cause to emit recorded audio or video
(
play
, run
)
cause to emit recorded audio or video
They ran the tapes over and over again
They ran the tapes over and over again
I'll play you my favorite record
I'll play you my favorite record
He never tires of playing that video
He never tires of playing that video
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()
Move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
(
run
)
move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
Who are these people running around in the building?
who are these people running around in the building?
She runs around telling everyone of her troubles
She runs around telling everyone of her troubles
Let the dogs run free
let the dogs run free
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()
Cause to perform
(
run
)
cause to perform
Run a subject
run a subject
Run a process
run a process
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()
Change from one state to another
(
run
)
change from one state to another
Run amok
run amok
Run rogue
run rogue
Run riot
run riot
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()
Be operating, running or functioning
(
run
)
be operating, running or functioning
The car is still running--turn it off!
The car is still running--turn it off!
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()
Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
(
be given
, lean
, run
, incline
, tend
)
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
She tends to be nervous before her lectures
She tends to be nervous before her lectures
These dresses run small
These dresses run small
He inclined to corpulence
He inclined to corpulence
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()
Pass over, across, or through
(
draw
, guide
, run
, pass
)
pass over, across, or through
He ran his eyes over her body
He ran his eyes over her body
She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
He drew her hair through his fingers
He drew her hair through his fingers
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()
Carry out
(
run
)
carry out
Run an errand
run an errand
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()
Include as the content; broadcast or publicize
(
carry
, run
)
include as the content; broadcast or publicize
We ran the ad three times
We ran the ad three times
This paper carries a restaurant review
This paper carries a restaurant review
All major networks carried the press conference
All major networks carried the press conference
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()
Carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
(
execute
, run
)
carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
Run the dishwasher
Run the dishwasher
Run a new program on the Mac
run a new program on the Mac
The computer executed the instruction
the computer executed the instruction
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()
Occur persistently
(
run
)
occur persistently
Musical talent runs in the family
Musical talent runs in the family
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()
Continue to exist
(
die hard
, endure
, run
, persist
, prevail
)
continue to exist
These stories die hard
These stories die hard
The legend of Elvis endures
The legend of Elvis endures
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()
Be affected by; be subjected to
(
run
)
be affected by; be subjected to
Run a temperature
run a temperature
Run a risk
run a risk
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()
Cover by running; run a certain distance
(
run
)
cover by running; run a certain distance
She ran 10 miles that day
She ran 10 miles that day
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()
Sail before the wind
(
run
)
sail before the wind
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()
Be diffused
(
bleed
, run
)
be diffused
These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
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()
Cause an animal to move fast
(
run
)
cause an animal to move fast
Run the dogs
run the dogs
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()
(crime) deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
(
black market
, run
)
(crime) deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
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()
(sport) make without a miss
(
run
)
(sport) make without a miss
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()
Cause something to pass or lead somewhere
(
lead
, run
)
cause something to pass or lead somewhere
Run the wire behind the cabinet
Run the wire behind the cabinet
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Become undone
(
run
, unravel
)
become undone
The sweater unraveled
the sweater unraveled
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Come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
(
ladder
[British] , run
)
come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
Her nylons were running
Her nylons were running
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Reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
(
melt down
, run
, melt
)
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
Melt butter
melt butter
Melt down gold
melt down gold
The wax melted in the sun
The wax melted in the sun
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Progress by being changed
(
run
, move
, go
)
progress by being changed
The speech has to go through several more drafts
The speech has to go through several more drafts
Run through your presentation before the meeting
run through your presentation before the meeting
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Compete in a race
(
run
, race
)
compete in a race
He is running the Marathon this year
he is running the Marathon this year
Let's race and see who gets there first
let's race and see who gets there first
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Pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
(
run
, hunt down
, track down
, hunt
)
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland
Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland
The dogs are running deer
The dogs are running deer
The Duke hunted in these woods
The Duke hunted in these woods
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Travel a route regularly
(
ply
, run
)
travel a route regularly
Ships ply the waters near the coast
Ships ply the waters near the coast
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Travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means
(
run
)
travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means
Run to the store!
Run to the store!
She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there
She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there
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(sport) run with the ball; in such sports as football
(
run
)
(sport) run with the ball; in such sports as football
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Keep company
(
consort
, run
)
keep company
The heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring
the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring
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Set animals loose to graze
(
run
)
set animals loose to graze
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Extend or continue for a certain period of time
(
run
, run for
)
extend or continue for a certain period of time
The film runs 5 hours
The film runs 5 hours
