Running — synonyms, running antonyms, definition

1. running (a)

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2. running (Adjective)

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running (Adjective) — (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream. ex. "as mountain stream with freely running water" ex. "hovels without running water"

running (Adjective) — Continually repeated over a period of time. ex. "a running joke among us"

running (Adjective) — (football) of advancing the ball by running. ex. "the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays"

running (Adjective) — Executed or initiated by running. ex. "running plays worked better than pass plays" ex. "took a running jump" ex. "a running start"

running (Adjective) — Measured lengthwise. ex. "cost of lumber per running foot"

running (Adjective) — (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing. ex. "in running order"

3. running (Noun)

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running (Noun) — (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team. ex. "the coach put great emphasis on running" ex. "the defensive line braced to stop the running play"

running (Noun) — The act of running; travelling on foot at a fast pace.

running (Noun) — The state of being in operation. ex. "the engine is running smoothly"

running (Noun) — The act of administering or being in charge of something. ex. "he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time"

running (Noun) — The act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track.

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4. running (Verb)

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running (Verb) — Move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time. ex. "Don't run--you'll be out of breath" ex. "The children ran to the store"

running (Verb) — Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run. ex. "If you see this man, run!"

running (Verb) — Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point. ex. "Service runs all the way to Cranbury"

running (Verb) — Direct or control (projects, businesses, etc.). ex. "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

running (Verb) — Have a particular form. ex. "the story or argument runs as follows"

running (Verb) — Move along, of liquids. ex. "Water ran into the cave"

running (Verb) — Perform as expected when applied. ex. "Does this old car still run well?"

running (Verb) — Change or be different within limits. ex. "Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent"

running (Verb) — Stand or compete for an office or a position. ex. "Who's running for treasurer this year?"

running (Verb) — Cause to emit recorded audio or video. ex. "They ran the tapes over and over again"

running (Verb) — Move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way. ex. "who are these people running around in the building?" ex. "She runs around telling everyone of her troubles" ex. "let the dogs run free"

running (Verb) — Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. ex. "These dresses run small"

running (Verb) — Be operating, running or functioning. ex. "The car is still running--turn it off!"

running (Verb) — Change from one state to another. ex. "run amok" ex. "run rogue" ex. "run riot"

running (Verb) — Cause to perform. ex. "run a subject" ex. "run a process"

running (Verb) — Be affected by; be subjected to. ex. "run a temperature" ex. "run a risk"

running (Verb) — Continue to exist. ex. "These stories run"

running (Verb) — Occur persistently. ex. "Musical talent runs in the family"

running (Verb) — Carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine. ex. "Run the dishwasher" ex. "run a new program on the Mac"

running (Verb) — Include as the content; broadcast or publicize. ex. "We ran the ad three times"

running (Verb) — Carry out. ex. "run an errand"

running (Verb) — Pass over, across, or through. ex. "He ran his eyes over her body" ex. "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"

running (Verb) — Cause something to lie along a particular path. ex. "Run the wire behind the cabinet"

running (Verb) — (sport) make without a miss.

running (Verb) — (crime) deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor.

running (Verb) — Cause an animal to move fast. ex. "run the dogs"

running (Verb) — Be diffused. ex. "These dyes and colours are guaranteed not to run"

running (Verb) — Sail before the wind.

running (Verb) — Cover by running; run a certain distance. ex. "She ran 10 miles that day"

running (Verb) — Extend or continue for a certain period of time. ex. "The film runs 5 hours"

running (Verb) — Set animals loose to graze.

running (Verb) — Keep company. ex. "the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring"

running (Verb) — (sport) run with the ball; in such sports as football.

running (Verb) — Travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means. ex. "Run to the store!" ex. "She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there"

running (Verb) — Travel a route regularly. ex. "Ships run the waters near the coast"

running (Verb) — Pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals). ex. "The dogs are running deer"

running (Verb) — Compete in a race. ex. "he is running the Marathon this year"

running (Verb) — Progress by being changed. ex. "run through your presentation before the meeting"

running (Verb) — Reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating.

running (Verb) — Come unraveled or undone as if by snagging. ex. "Her nylons were running"

running (Verb) — Become undone. ex. "the sweater ran"

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