Lexic.us

Definition of Run

1. Noun. A score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely. "Their first tally came in the 3rd inning"

2. Verb. Move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time. "The horses run across the field"; "The children ran to the store"

3. Noun. The act of testing something. "He called each flip of the coin a new trial"

4. Verb. Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run. "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"

5. Noun. A race run on foot. "She broke the record for the half-mile run"

6. Verb. Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point. "The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets"

7. Noun. An unbroken series of events. "Nicklaus had a run of birdies"

8. Verb. Direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.. "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

9. Noun. (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team. "The coach put great emphasis on running"

10. Verb. Have a particular form. "As the saying goes..."

11. Noun. A regular trip. "The ship made its run in record time"

12. Verb. Move along, of liquids. "Water and oil run into the bowl"; "The Missouri feeds into the Mississippi"

13. Noun. The act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace. "His daily run keeps him fit"

14. Verb. Perform as expected when applied. "These cars won't run "; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"

15. Noun. The continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation. "The assembly line was on a 12-hour run"

16. Verb. Change or be different within limits. "My students range from very bright to dull"

17. Noun. Unrestricted freedom to use. "He has the run of the house"

18. Verb. Run, stand, or compete for an office or a position. "Who's running for treasurer this year?"

19. Noun. The production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.). "A daily run of 100,000 gallons of paint"

20. Verb. Cause to emit recorded audio or video. "Sam and Sue run the movie "; "He never tires of playing that video"

21. Noun. A small stream.

22. Verb. Move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way. "Let the dogs run free"

23. Noun. A race between candidates for elective office. "He is raising money for a Senate run"

24. Verb. Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. "He inclined to corpulence"

25. Noun. A row of unravelled stitches. "She got a run in her stocking"

26. Verb. Be operating, running or functioning. "The car is still running--turn it off!"

27. Noun. The pouring forth of a fluid.

28. Verb. Change from one state to another. "Run riot"

29. Noun. An unbroken chronological sequence. "The team enjoyed a brief run of victories"

30. Verb. Cause to perform. "Run a process"

31. Noun. A short trip. "Take a run into town"

32. Verb. Be affected by; be subjected to. "Run a risk"

33. Verb. Continue to exist. "The legend of Elvis endures"

34. Verb. Occur persistently. "Musical talent runs in the family"

35. Verb. Carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine. "The computer executed the instruction"

36. Verb. Include as the content; broadcast or publicize. "All major networks carried the press conference"

37. Verb. Carry out. "Run an errand"

38. Verb. Pass over, across, or through. "He drew her hair through his fingers"

39. Verb. Cause something to pass or lead somewhere. "Run the wire behind the cabinet"

40. Verb. Make without a miss.

41. Verb. Deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor.

42. Verb. Cause an animal to move fast. "The men run the horses across the field"; "Run the dogs"

43. Verb. Be diffused. "These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run"

44. Verb. Sail before the wind.

45. Verb. Cover by running; run a certain distance. "She ran 10 miles that day"

46. Verb. Extend or continue for a certain period of time. "The film runs 5 hours"

47. Verb. Set animals loose to graze.

48. Verb. Keep company. "The heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring"

49. Verb. Run with the ball; in such sports as football.

50. Verb. Travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means. "She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there"

51. Verb. Travel a route regularly. "Ships ply the waters near the coast"

52. Verb. Pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals). "The men run for animals in the area"; "The Duke hunted in these woods"

53. Verb. Compete in a race. "These cars won't run "; "Let's race and see who gets there first"

54. Verb. Progress by being changed. "Run through your presentation before the meeting"

55. Verb. Reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating. "The wax melted in the sun"

56. Verb. Come unraveled or undone as if by snagging. "Her nylons were running"

57. Verb. Become undone. "The sweater unraveled"

Definition of Run

1. v. i. To move, proceed, advance, pass, go, come, etc., swiftly, smoothly, or with quick action; -- said of things animate or inanimate. Hence, to flow, glide, or roll onward, as a stream, a snake, a wagon, etc.; to move by quicker action than in walking, as a person, a horse, a dog.

2. v. t. To cause to run (in the various senses of Run, v. i.); as, to run a horse; to run a stage; to run a machine; to run a rope through a block.

3. n. The act of running; as, a long run; a good run; a quick run; to go on the run.

4. a. Melted, or made from molten material; cast in a mold; as, run butter; run iron or lead.

5. n. A number of cards of the same suit in sequence; as, a run of four in hearts.

6. v. t. To strike (the ball) in such a way as to cause it to run along the ground, as when approaching a hole.

Definition of Run

1. to move by rapid steps [v RAN, RUNNING, RUNS]

Medical Definition of Run

1. A group of fish migrating in a river (most often on a spawning migration) that may comprise one or many stocks. (17 Dec 1997)

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