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run

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verb

/ˈrʌn/ runs; ran /ˈræn/; run; running

[no obj]

to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking

How fast can you run?

He runs faster than anyone else on the team.

She ran up the stairs to get her jacket.

We ran for the trainbut missed it.

I heard her scream and ran to help.

She ran to me for help.

The dog ran away from me.

The dog ran toward me.

When I called the dog, he came running.

Don't expect me to come running every time you want something. I'm not your servant.

The chickens were running loose in the yard.

The horses ran wild.

He ran at me with a knife. [=he ran toward me with a knife in his hand] - often used figuratively

He ran back to his ex-girlfriend after I dumped him.

You can't keep running away from your problems.

Don't come running to me when you get in trouble.

Don't let your imagination run wild. I'm sure nothing bad has happened.

to leave a place quickly by running

When the alarm sounded, the robbers ran.

He dropped the gun and ran.

Quick! Run and get a doctor!

The ambushed soldiers ran for cover.

They had the enemy running scared. - often + away

When she saw all the people in the audience, she had a sudden urge to run away.

They ran away screaming. - often + off

When they saw the police, they quickly ran off.

to run as part of a sport, for exercise, or in a race [no obj]

He ran on the track team in college.

She's running in the marathon this year.

The horse will not be running in this race. [+ obj]

I run six miles every day.

She ran a great race. [=she ran very well in the race]

He ran track in college.

She's running the marathon this year.

The marathon will be run tomorrow. [=people will be running the marathon tomorrow]

b American football :to carry and run with (the ball) [+ obj]

He ran the football for a 20-yard gain.

He ran the kick back to the 40-yard line. [no obj]

He ran for 15 yards.

c baseball :to run from base to base [no obj]

He runs well and might attempt a steal. [+ obj]

He runs the bases well.

[+ obj] :to cause (an animal) to run

He ran the horse through the fields.

[no obj] chiefly US :to be a candidate in an election for a particular office - often + for

She is running [=(Brit) standing] for mayor. - often + against

He is running against her in the upcoming election.

[+ obj] to direct the business or activities of (something)

She runs [=manages] the restaurant/hotel/store.

He runs the after-school program.

The President is doing a good job running the country.

The company is badly/privately run.

state/family-run companies

I'm old enough to run my own life! [=make my own decisions]

to do (a test or check) on someone or something

The doctors need to run some more tests. - often + on

The doctors ran some tests on the blood samples.

The police ran a security check on him.

[+ obj] :to use and control (something)

I'm not licensed to run [=operate] a forklift.

[+ obj] :to put (something) into operation

You should run the engine for a few minutes before you start driving.

He ran the program (on the computer).

[no obj] :to function or operate

Never leave your car unattended while the engine is running.

He didn't know the camera was still running.

He had his new computer up and running in no time. - often + on

This software runs on most computers.

The car runs on [=uses] diesel.

a usually followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] :to go on a particular route or at particular times

The bus/ferry runs every hour.

The train runs between New York and Washington.

Trains no longer run on this track.

The buses are running late. [=the buses are late]

[+ obj] :to have (a bus, train, ferry, etc.) traveling on a route

They run extra trains on Saturdays.

[no obj] :to make a quick trip to a place for something

She ran (up/down) to the store for bread and milk.

He ran over to the neighbors for some sugar.

[+ obj] :to drive (someone) a short distance to a place or event

I have to run the kids to soccer practice.

c always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] :to bring (something) quickly to someone who is at a particular place

Wait here. I'm just going to run this in/inside to her.

He ran an umbrella out to her before she drove off.

[+ obj] :to do (something that involves making a quick trip) :to do (an errand)

I have a few errands to run after I leave work today.

always followed by an adverb or preposition

[+ obj] :to cause (a driver or vehicle) to move in a particular direction

That car tried to run me off the road!

She ran her car off the road.

He ran the car into a tree.

[no obj] of a driver or vehicle :to move in a particular direction

His car ran off the road. = He ran off the road. - see also run into (below), run over (below)

always followed by an adverb or preposition

[+ obj] :to cause (something) to pass through, over, along, or into something else

She ran her fingers through my hair.

He ran a brush over the dog's fur.

I quickly ran my eyes over/down the list of names.

[no obj] :to travel or spread in a fast or uncontrolled way

Whispers ran through the crowd.

A chill ran up/down my spine.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj]

to go or extend in a particular direction

The boundary line runs east.

The road runs through the mountain.

The highway runs from Boston to New York. - sometimes used figuratively

My tastes in novels run to/toward science fiction and thrillers. [=I tend to like science fiction and thrillers]

Such behavior runs counter to [=such behavior does not agree with] the values of our society.

He does nothing that would run against [=go against] his moral principles.

b - used to describe the position of a road, path, etc.

The highway runs close to the shore.

The route runs the length of the eastern coast.

A path runs along the ridge.

The pipes run beneath the floor.

There was a scratch running down the side of the car.

[+ obj] :to cause (something, such as a wire or cable) to go or extend from one point to another

He ran the wires up from the basement.

[+ obj] :to bring (something) from one country into another country illegally and secretly

He was arrested for running [=smuggling] drugs into the country.

[no obj] :to flow

He left the water running. :to flow in a particular direction

The river runs down to the valley.

The river runs into the gulf.

The tide was running out.

Sand ran out of the bag.

Steam runs through the pipes.

Blood was running down his leg.

[+ obj] :to cause (something) to flow or to produce a flow of water

She ran the tap/faucet.

Run the water until it gets hot.

[+ obj] :to prepare (a bath) by running a faucet

She ran a hot bath for her husband. = She ran her husband a hot bath.

[no obj]

to produce a flow of liquid

Chopping the onions made my eyes run. [=water]

I knew I was getting sick when my nose started to run.

a running sore

to spread or flow into another area

Your eyeliner is running.

Mascara ran from her eyes.

The paint ran in some spots.

The writing was blurred where the ink ran.

to have a color that spreads onto other pieces of clothing when clothes are washed together

Her red shirt ran and made my blue jeans look purple.

colors that run

always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] :to continue or remain effective for a particular period of time

His contract runs until next season.

She received six months on each charge, and the sentences are to run concurrently.

The course runs over a six-week period of time.

The televised game ran 30 minutes over the scheduled time.

The play has run for six months.

Things ran smoothly at the office while the boss was away.

[no obj] :to be or to begin to be something specified

The well has run dry.

Her creativity has run dry.

We are running low on fuel. [=our supply of fuel is getting low]

Supplies were running low/short.

We ran short of money. [=we did not have enough money]

I have to hurry. I'm running late. [=I'm late; I'm behind schedule]

The project is running behind schedule.

[no obj] :to include everything between specified limits :range

The prices for tickets run from $10 to $50.

[+ obj] :to allow charges on (a bill) to add up before paying

He ran a tab at the bar.

[+ obj] :to have (an amount of money) as a price

The rooms run [=cost] $100 a night.

[no obj] :to have or reach a particular length, size, or amount

The book runs (to) nearly 500 pages.

Their annual budget runs to about 5 million dollars.

Their yearly income runs into/to six figures. [=their yearly income is more than $100,000]

Gas is running at over $4 per gallon. [=gas prices are over $4 per gallon]

[+ obj] :to print or broadcast (something)

Every newspaper in the city ran the story.

The ad was run in yesterday's newspaper.

The news station ran a feature on how to eat healthier.

[no obj] :to appear in print or on television

Many of his stories ran in national magazines.

The show has run for five seasons.

[+ obj] :to produce (a copy of a document, newspaper, etc.) using a printer or copying machine

10,000 copies were run for the first edition. - see also run off (below)

[+ obj] :to have (particular words) in writing or print

We Will Not Lose ran the headline. [=the headline was/said We Will Not Lose]

[no obj] :to be expressed in words

The definition runs as follows

[+ obj] :to drive past or through (a stop sign or red traffic light) illegally without stopping

He ran a red light. = He ran the light.

She ran the stop sign.

[no obj] US of stockings :to start to have a long hole that continues to get longer

The nylons are guaranteed not to run. [=(Brit) ladder]

[+ obj] chiefly Brit :to own and maintain (a vehicle)

I can't afford to run a car on my salary. In addition to the phrases shown below, run occurs in many idioms that are shown at appropriate entries throughout the dictionary. For example, cut and run can be found at 1cut and run a tight ship can be found at 1ship.

run over [phrasal verb]

to go beyond a limit

The meeting ran over. [=the meeting was longer than it was expected or planned to be]

to flow over the top or edge of something :overflow

The water was running over onto the floor.

b of a container :to have a liquid flow over its edge :overflow

His cup ran over.

run across

[phrasal verb]

run across (someone or something) :to meet (someone) or find (something) by chance

I ran across [=ran into] an old roommate of mine today.

I ran across some old photos from when I was a kid.

run a fever/temperature

If you are running a fever/temperature, you have a body temperature that is higher than normal.

run after

[phrasal verb]

run after (someone or something) :to run toward (someone or something) in an attempt to catch that person or thing

The dog ran after [=chased] the squirrel.

run after (someone) informal + disapproving :to try to start a romantic relationship with (someone)

He's always running after younger women.

run along

[phrasal verb] informal + somewhat old-fashioned :to go away :leave

He told the boy to run along home.

Run along now, kid. This doesn't concern you.

run around

or chiefly Brit run about or run round [phrasal verb]

to run in an area while playing

The children were running around outside.

informal :to go from place to place in a busy or hurried way

I spent the whole day running around doing errands.

run around/about/round with (someone) informal + disapproving :to spend a lot of time with (someone)

He runs around with younger women.

run away

[phrasal verb]

to leave your home suddenly without permission and go somewhere else to live

He ran away (from home) at a young age.

They ran away [=ran off] together because their families objected to their marriage. - see also runaway

to avoid a person or situation that makes you feel uncomfortable

You shouldn't keep running away. You should face your mom and tell her how you feel.

a run away with (someone) disapproving :to leave a person or place in order to live with and have a sexual relationship with (someone)

He left his wife and ran away with [=ran off with] his secretary.

She ran away with a man old enough to be her father.

b run away with (something) :to leave a place with (something that does not belong to you)

The butler ran away with [=stole, ran off with] the family silver.

run away with (something) informal

to be the best or most popular performer in (a performance)

She ran away with [=stole] the show.

to win (something) very easily

She ran away with the election.

He ran away with first place.

run away with (someone) :to make (someone) do something that is not sensible or reasonable

Don't let your imagination run away with you. [=don't let yourself imagine all kinds of things that aren't true] - see also 1run 1b (above)

run by/past

[phrasal verb]

run (something) by/past (someone) :to tell (something) to (someone) so that it can be considered, approved, etc.

You'd better run this past the boss. [=you'd better tell the boss about this and find out if he/she thinks it is a good idea]

He ran some ideas by her.

(informal) Can you run that by me again? [=can you repeat what you just said?]

run down

[phrasal verb]

run (someone or something) down or run down (someone or something) :to hit and knock down (a person or animal) with a vehicle

He says she deliberately tried to run him down.

a run (someone or something) down or run down (someone or something) :to chase after and catch (a person or animal)

The cops ran the robber down in an alley.

to find (someone or something) after searching

He wasn't in his office, but I finally ran him down in the faculty lounge.

run down or run down (something) or run (something) down

to use up or cause (something) to use up all of its power

The clock ran down. [=the clock slowed down and stopped working because it did not have any more power]

The watch's battery ran down.

Turn off the radio so you don't run down the batteries.

b Brit :to become or cause (something, such as a business or activity) to become gradually smaller

The company has been running down for decades.

The company has been running down its factories/inventory.

run (someone or something) down or run down (someone or something) informal :to criticize (someone or something) in usually an unfair way

Don't keep running yourself down like that: you have a lot to offer!

run down (something) :to say or repeat (a list of people or things) from the beginning to the end

Let me just run down all the things we need to do.

He ran down the list of names. - see also rundown

run for it

informal :to run to avoid being caught

It's the cops! Run for it!

run high

to be or become very strong or intense

Passions often run high in these debates. [=people often get very angry in these debates]

Emotions are running high between the two teams.

run in

[phrasal verb]

run (someone) in or run in (someone) informal + somewhat old-fashioned :to arrest (someone)

The police ran him in for being drunk and disorderly.

run (something) in or run in (something) Brit :to drive (a new vehicle) carefully for a period of time until it is ready for regular use

You shouldn't drive a new car too fast while you're running it in. [=breaking it in]

run into

[phrasal verb]

run into (someone or something) :to move into (someone or something) in a sudden or forceful way

He went off the road and ran into a tree. = His car went off the road and ran into a tree.

Some guy on a bike almost ran into me!

She wasn't paying attention and ran right into the table.

run into (someone) :to meet (someone) by chance

I ran into [=ran across] an old classmate the other day.

run into (something) :to experience (something that is unpleasant or difficult) :encounter

We ran into some bad weather on our way home.

We ran into some problems setting up the computer.

run its course

When something runs its course, it begins, continues for a time, and then ends.

The disease usually runs its course in a few days.

run off

[phrasal verb]

to leave or abandon a person or place

Her husband ran off and left her with two small children to care for. - see also 1run 1b (above)

b run off with (someone or something) informal :to leave a place with (someone or something) :to run away with (someone or something)

Her husband ran off with his secretary.

She ran off with all the money.

run off (something) or run (something) off :to repeat or produce (something) quickly

Would you please run off five copies of this letter? - see also 1run 22 (above)

run (someone or something) off or run off (someone or something) US :to force (a person or animal) off your land

He ran us off his property.

run on

[phrasal verb]

to talk about something for a long time

He ran on (and on) about politics until everybody was bored.

to keep going without being stopped or interrupted for a long period of time

The meeting ran on for hours.

run out

[phrasal verb]

to come to an end

Time ran out [=expired] before we could tie the game.

My contract will run out soon.

to become used up

The gasoline ran out before we got to Denver.

Our money finally ran out. [=our money was all used; we had no more money]

run (someone) out or run (someone) out of (something) old-fashioned :to force (someone) to leave a place

An angry mob ran him out of town.

run out (something) or run (something) out baseball of a batter :to run hard to first base after hitting (a batted ball)

His manager got angry because he failed to run out a grounder.

run out or run out of (something) :to use up the available supply of (something)

We're low on gas. We'd better stop before we run out.

He ran out of space and had to put his address on the other side of the paper.

You have to work faster. We're running out of time.

run out on (someone) informal :to leave (someone you should stay with) :to abandon or desert (someone)

She ran out on her husband and children to be with a man old enough to be her father.

noun

plural runs

[count] :an act of running

He goes for a six-mile run every evening.

She took the dogs out for a run.

When they realized they might miss the train, they broke into a run. [=started running]

The robbers heard the police sirens and made a run for it. [=ran away to avoid being captured]

The dog was coming toward us at a run. [=the dog was running toward us] - see also hit-and-run

[count] a continuous series of similar things - often + of

We had a long run of cloudy days.

a run of good/bad luck

a long run of wins/losses

a continuous series of performances or showings

The play had a run of six months on Broadway. = The play had a six-month run on Broadway.

[count] :the amount of a product that is produced at one time - often + of

The book had a print run of 10,000 copies. [=10,000 copies of the book were printed at the one time]

[count] US :an attempt to win or do something

The team is making a run at the championship. [=the team is playing well and has a chance to win the championship]

She made an unsuccessful run for a seat in the Senate. [=she tried to be elected to a seat in the Senate, but she lost the election]

(informal) I can't solve this math problem. Let me take a run at it. [=let me try it]

[singular] :the usual or normal kind of person or thing

She's not like the average/normal/general/usual run of students. [=she's not like most students]

The place is different from the usual run of restaurants.

[count] a score made in baseball when a player reaches home plate after going around the bases

The home team took the lead with three runs in the bottom of the fifth (inning).

a three-run lead - see also home run

a score made in cricket

[count] American football :a play in which a player tries to move the ball forward by running with it

He scored on a 25-yard run.

[count] :a regular journey that is made by a bus, train, etc.

The bus makes four runs daily.

a delivery run

(Brit) the school run [=a regular trip in which parents take their children to or from school each day]

The planes were sent out on a bomb/bombing run.

[singular] :a short trip in a vehicle

I have to make a quick run to the store.

[count] :a track that slopes down and that is used for skiing, sledding, etc.

a ski run [=slope]

a bobsled run

[count] :a path that is used regularly by animals

a deer run - see also rat run

[count] :an enclosed area for animals where they feed and exercise

a chicken run

[count] US :a long hole in a stocking

She had a run in her stocking/nylons. - called also (Brit) ladder

[count] music :a series of notes that are sung or played quickly up or down a scale

[count] :a situation in which many people want to have, get, or do something at the same time - usually singular; usually + on

There's been a big run on tickets for the game. [=a lot of people have been trying to get tickets for the game]

There was a run on the bank. [=a lot of people were taking their money out of the bank because they were afraid that the bank would fail]

[count] :the general way in which something is moving or changing

Investors are anxiously watching the run of the stock market. [=are watching to see if the stock market is going up or down]

the runs informal :diarrhea

a bad case of the runs

[count] technical :an occurrence in which a large number of fish (such as salmon) swim up a river to return to the place where they were hatched and produce young

a salmon run - see also dry run, dummy run, long run, short run, trial run

a run for your money

Someone who gives you a (good) run for your money in a game or contest makes it difficult for you to win by trying hard and playing or performing well.

Though they lost, they gave last year's champions a run for their money.

on the run

running away from someone in order to avoid being captured

an escaped convict on the run

He is on the run from the cops.

running away because you are about to be defeated

The army had the enemy on the run.

while going somewhere or while doing something else

We ate lunch on the run.

informal :continuously busy

He's always on the run.

the run of

the freedom to go anywhere or do anything you want in (a place)

With his parents gone, he had the run of the house.

* Các từ tương tự:
run batted in, runabout, runaround, runaway, rundown, run-down, rune, rung, run-in