running

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/
/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The action of the verb to run.

Example Sentences
  • His running of the business leaves something to be desired.
2 Definition

The activity of running as a form of exercise, as a sport, or for any other reason

Example Sentences
  • Running is good exercise.
3 Definition

That which runs or flows; the quantity of a liquid which flows in a certain time or during a certain operation.

Example Sentences
  • the first running of a still
4 Definition

The discharge from an ulcer or other sore.

Verb
34 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move swiftly.

2 Definition

(fluids) To flow.

3 Definition

(of a vessel) To sail before the wind, in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled.

4 Definition

To control or manage, be in charge of.

Example Sentences
  • He is running the candidate's expensive campaign.
5 Definition

To be a candidate in an election.

Example Sentences
  • I have decided to run for governor of California.
6 Definition

To make run in a race or an election.

Example Sentences
  • He ran his best horse in the Derby.
7 Definition

To exert continuous activity; to proceed.

Example Sentences
  • to run through life; to run in a circle
8 Definition

To be presented in the media.

Example Sentences
  • Her picture ran on the front page of the newspaper.
9 Definition

To print or broadcast in the media.

Example Sentences
  • run a story; run an ad
10 Definition

To smuggle (illegal goods).

Example Sentences
  • to run guns; to run rum
11 Definition

To sort through a large volume of produce in quality control.

Example Sentences
  • Looks like we're gonna have to run the tomatoes again.
12 Definition

To extend or persist, statically or dynamically, through space or time.

13 Definition

To execute or carry out a plan, procedure or program.

Example Sentences
  • Don't run that software unless you have permission.
14 Definition

To pass or go quickly in thought or conversation.

Example Sentences
  • to run from one subject to another
15 Definition

To become different in a way mentioned (usually to become worse).

Example Sentences
  • Our supplies are running low.
16 Definition

To cost a large amount of money.

Example Sentences
  • Buying a new laptop will run you a thousand dollars.
17 Definition

Of stitches or stitched clothing, to unravel.

Example Sentences
  • My stocking is running.
18 Definition

To pursue in thought; to carry in contemplation.

19 Definition

To cause to enter; to thrust.

Example Sentences
  • to run a sword into or through the body; to run a nail into one's foot
20 Definition

To drive or force; to cause, or permit, to be driven.

21 Definition

To cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine.

Example Sentences
  • to run a line
22 Definition

To encounter or incur (a danger or risk).

Example Sentences
  • to run the risk of losing one's life
23 Definition

To put at hazard; to venture; to risk.

24 Definition

To tease with sarcasms and ridicule.

25 Definition

To sew (a seam) by passing the needle through material in a continuous line, generally taking a series of stitches on the needle at the same time.

26 Definition

To control or have precedence in a card game.

Example Sentences
  • Every three or four hands he would run the table.
27 Definition

To be in form thus, as a combination of words.

28 Definition

To be popularly known; to be generally received.

29 Definition

To have growth or development.

Example Sentences
  • Boys and girls run up rapidly.
30 Definition

To tend, as to an effect or consequence; to incline.

31 Definition

To have a legal course; to be attached; to continue in force, effect, or operation; to follow; to go in company.

Example Sentences
  • Certain covenants run with the land.
32 Definition

To encounter or suffer (a particular, usually bad, fate or misfortune).

33 Definition

To strike (the ball) in such a way as to cause it to run along the ground, as when approaching a hole.

34 Definition

To speedrun.

Adjective
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Moving or advancing at a run.

2 Definition

Present, current.

Example Sentences
  • running month
3 Definition

Flowing; easy; cursive.

Example Sentences
  • running handwriting
4 Definition

Continuous; ongoing; keeping along step by step.

Example Sentences
  • a running explanation
5 Definition

Having a continuous design or pattern.

Example Sentences
  • running bond; running ornament
6 Definition

Consecutive.

7 Definition

Extending by a slender climbing or trailing stem.

Example Sentences
  • a running vine
8 Definition

Discharging pus.

Example Sentences
  • a running sore
9 Definition

(of a nose) Discharging snot or mucus.

Example Sentences
  • a running nose
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Consecutively; in a row

Example Sentences
  • Mom's strawberry jam won the blue ribbon at the Holland County Fair three years running.
Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Approaching; about; roughly.