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Run

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Definitions for Run

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

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