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- DictionaryRun·ning/ˈrəniNG/
noun
- 1. the action or movement of a runner: "he accounted for 31 touchdowns with his running and passing"
- 2. the action of managing or operating something: "the day-to-day running of the office"
adjective
- 1. (of water) flowing naturally or supplied to a building through pipes and taps: "hot and cold running water"
- 2. done while running: "a running jump"
1. a. : to go faster than a walk. specifically : to go steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step. b. of a horse : to move at a fast gallop. c. : flee, retreat, escape. dropped the gun and ran. : to utilize a running play on offense used of a football team. 2. a.
RUNNING definition: 1. happening on a particular number of regular occasions: 2. done while running: 3. the activity…. Learn more.
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.
the activity of controlling or looking after something: He has recently handed over the day-to-day running of the museum to his daughter. running costs. adjective. uk / ˈrʌnɪŋ / us. [ always before noun ] continuing for a long time: a running battle. a running joke. second/third, etc day/week, etc running. B2.
to move, roll, or progress from momentum or from being hurled, kicked, or otherwise propelled: The wheel ran over the curb and into the street. Sports. to take part in a race or contest. to finish in a race or contest in a certain numerical position: The horse ran second. to be or campaign as a candidate for election.
5 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Running is the activity of moving fast on foot, especially as a sport . We chose to do cross-country running. ...running shoes. 2. singular noun. The running of something such as a business is the managing or organizing of it. ...the committee in charge of the day-to-day running of the party. [ + of]
noun. (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team. synonyms: run, running game, running play. see more. adjective. executed or initiated by running. “ running plays worked better than pass plays”. “took a running jump”. “a running start”.
