run

US /rʌn/

UK /rʌn/

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v.i.Intransitive VerbTo depart or travel according to a schedule
Trains to the city run three times every hour
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause an animal to move in a certain direction
My dog will run if you throw a ball for him
v.i.Intransitive Verb(Of an engine) to be operating
This old engine has not been started for years. Do you think it will run?
v.t.Transitive VerbTo start or use a computer program
Tom decided to run the writing program to edit his letter
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo flow in a certain direction, like a liquid
The river will run down the mountain in the spring
n.NounJourney between two places made by ship or car
Sam decided to run to the shop for milk
v.t.Transitive VerbTo manage or operate a business
Lucy will run her father's shop when she grows up
v.t.Transitive VerbTo operate or drive something
Would you run the pressing machine and I’ll operate the pump?
v.i.Intransitive Verb(Of a road) to go from one place to another
The new road will run right through our village
n.NounSeries of similar things or successes and failures
Terry has had a good run of form and scores goals every week
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo move your legs faster than walking
David likes to run home from school to get exercise
n.NounAct of running; exercise of running
Did you go for a run after dinner last night?
n.NounA score in baseball.
The team scored three runs in the final inning.
n.NounA continuous period of success or popularity.
The company had a good run of profits this year.
n.NounThe period of time that a play, movie, etc. is shown to the public.
The play had a long run on Broadway.
n.NounA vertical line of broken stitches in stockings or tights.
I got a run in my stockings.
n.NounA large number of fish swimming together to spawn.
The salmon run is a spectacular sight.
n.NounA prepared course or track for skiing.
The black diamond run is only for expert skiers.

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