run

US /rʌn/
UK /rʌn/
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1.

move at a speed faster than walking, never having both or all feet on the ground at the same time

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She decided to run a marathon next year.
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The children ran around the park.
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sprintdashjogracegallop
2.

operate or function

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The machine doesn't run without power.
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How long does the train run?
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operatefunctionworkgobe in operation
3.

manage or control (a business, organization, or activity)

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She decided to run her own business.
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He's been running the department for five years.
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manageoperatecontroldirectadminister
1.

an act or spell of running

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He went for a quick run in the morning.
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The dog enjoyed its daily run in the park.
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jogsprintdashgalloptrot
2.

a continuous period of something, typically an operation or process

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The play had a successful run on Broadway.
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The factory had a long run of production without issues.
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periodspellstretchdurationbout
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