Meaning of the word "run an errand" in English

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run an errand

US /rʌn ən ˈer.ənd/
UK /rʌn ən ˈer.ənd/
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Phrase

1.

to go out to do something, especially to buy or deliver something for someone

Example:
I need to run an errand to the grocery store.
She had to run an errand to pick up her dry cleaning.
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