Entry Word: run

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a prevailing or general movement or inclination <the companyʼs stock has remained consistent with the overall run of the market> — see trend 1
2 chiefly Midlanda natural body of running water smaller than a river <a run full of catfish> — see creek 1
3 the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress <the actor has been assigned the part for the run of the show> — see duration 1
4 the right to act or move freely <gave the dogs the run of the place> — see freedom 2