run

verb \ ˈrən \

|Updated on: 16 Jul 2018

Usage guide: Using run in the Past Tense

Definition of run

ran play \ˈran\ also chiefly dialectal run; run; running

1 a : to go faster than a walk; specifically : to go steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step

b of a horse : to move at a fast gallop

c : flee, retreat, escape

dropped the gun and ran

d : to utilize a running play on offense —used of a football team

2 a : to go without restraint : move freely about at will

let chickens run loose

b : to keep company : consort

a ram running with ewes

ran with a wild crowd when he was young

c : to sail before the wind in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled

d : roam, rove

running about with no overcoat

3 a : to go rapidly or hurriedly : hasten

run and fetch the doctor

b : to go in urgency or distress : resort

runs to mother at every little difficulty

c : to make a quick, easy, or casual trip or visit

ran over to borrow some sugar

4 a : to contend in a race

b : to enter into an election contest

will run for mayor

5 a : to move on or as if on wheels : glide

file drawers running on ball bearings

b : to roll forward rapidly or freely

c : to pass or slide freely

a rope runs through the pulley

d : to ravel lengthwise

stockings guaranteed not to run

6 : to sing or play a musical passage quickly

run up the scale

7 a : to go back and forth : ply

the train runs between New York and Washington

b of fish : to migrate or move in considerable numbers; especially : to move up or down a river to spawn

8 a : turn, rotate

a swiftly running grindstone

b : function, operate

the engine runs on gasoline

software that runs on her computer

9 a (1) : to continue in force, operation, or production

the contract has two more years to run

the play ran for six months

(2) : to have a specified duration, extent, or length

the manuscript runs nearly 500 pages

b : to accompany as a valid obligation or right

a right-of-way that runs with the land

c : to continue to accrue or become payable

interest on the loan runs from July 1

10 : to pass from one state to another

run into debt

11 a : to flow rapidly or under pressure

b : melt, fuse

c : spread, dissolve

colors guaranteed not to run

d : to discharge liquid (such as pus or serum)

a running sore

12 a : to develop rapidly in some specific direction; especially : to throw out an elongated shoot of growth

b : to tend to produce or develop a specified quality or feature

they run to big noses in that family

13 a : to lie in or take a certain direction

the boundary line runs east

b : to lie or extend in relation to something

c : to go back : reach

d (1) : to be in a certain form or expression

the letter runs as follows

(2) : to be in a certain order of succession

14 a : to occur persistently

musical talent runs in the family

b (1) : to remain of a specified size, amount, character, or quality

profits were running high

(2) : to have or maintain a relative position or condition (as in a race)

ran third

running late

c : to exist or occur in a continuous range of variation

shades run from white to dark gray

15 a : to spread or pass quickly from point to point

chills ran up her spine

b : to be current : circulate

speculation ran rife

transitive verb

1 a : to cause (an animal) to go rapidly : ride or drive fast

b : to bring to a specified condition by or as if by running

ran himself to death

c : to go in pursuit of : hunt, chase

dogs that run deer

d : to follow the trail of backward : trace

ran the rumor to its source

e : to enter, register, or enroll as a contestant in a race

f : to put forward as a candidate for office

g : to carry (the football) on a running play

2 a : to drive (livestock) especially to a grazing place

b : to provide pasturage for (livestock)

c : to keep or maintain (livestock) on or as if on pasturage

3 a (1) : to pass over or traverse with speed

(2) : to run on or over in athletic competition

runs the bases well

run the floor

b : to accomplish or perform by or as if by running

ran a great race

run errands

c : to slip or go through or past

run a blockade

run a red light

d : to travel on in a boat

run the rapids

4 a : to cause to penetrate or enter : thrust

ran a splinter into her toe

b : stitch

c : to cause to pass : lead

run a wire in from the antenna

d : to cause to collide

ran his head into a post

e : smuggle

run guns

5 : to cause to pass lightly or quickly over, along, or into something

ran her eye down the list

6 a : to cause or allow (a vehicle or a vessel) to go in a specified manner or direction

ran the car off the road

b : operate

run a lathe

c : to direct the business or activities of : manage, conduct

run a factory

d : to employ or supervise in espionage

run an agent

7 a : to be full of or drenched with

streets ran blood

b : contain, assay

8 a : to cause to move or flow in a specified way or into a specified position

run cards into a file

b : to cause to produce a flow (as of water)

run the faucet

; also : to prepare by running a faucet

run a hot bath

9 a : to melt and cast in a mold

run bullets

b : treat, process, refine

run oil in a still

run a problem through a computer

10 : to make oneself liable to : incur

ran the risk of discovery

11 : to mark out : draw

run a contour line on a map

12 a : to permit (charges) to accumulate before settling

run a tab at the bar

—often used with up

ran up a large phone bill

b : cost 1

rooms that run $50 a night

13 a : to produce by or as if by printing —usually used with off

ran off 10,000 copies of the first edition

b : to carry in a printed medium : print

every newspaper ran the story

14 a : to make (a series of counts) without a miss

run 19 in an inning in billiards

b : to lead winning cards of (a suit) successively

c : to alter by addition

ran his record to six wins and four losses

15 : to make (a golf ball) roll forward after alighting

16 baseball : to eject (a player, coach, or manager) from a game

Ron Luciano ran Weaver early in game one of a doubleheader in 1975, and then ran him again during the lineup meeting prior to the start of game two.
—Jeff Burd

— run across

: to meet with or discover by chance

— run a fever or run a temperature

: to have a fever

— run after

1 : pursue, chase; especially : to seek the company of

2 : to take up with : follow

run after new theories

— run against

1 : to meet suddenly or unexpectedly

2 : to work or take effect unfavorably to : disfavor, oppose

— run a tight ship

: to have strict and exacting standards in controlling or managing something (such as a business)

— run by or run past

: to present to (as for evaluation)

ran some ideas by her

— run circles around or run rings around

: to show marked superiority over : defeat decisively or overwhelmingly

— run dry

1 : to use up an available supply

2 : to become exhausted or spent

his inspiration had run dry

— run interference

: to provide assistance by or as if by clearing a path through obstructions

ran interference for me with the press

— run into

1 a : to change or transform into : become

b : to merge with

c : to mount up to

their yearly income often runs into six figures

2 a : to collide with

b : to meet by chance

ran into an old classmate the other day

— run low on

: to approach running out of

running low on options

— run one's mouth

: to talk excessively or foolishly

— run riot

1 : to act wildly or without restraint

2 : to occur in profusion

daffodils running riot

— run short

: to become insufficient

— run short of

: to use up : run low on

— run the numbers

: to perform calculations

— run the table

1 : to sink all remaining shots without missing in pool

2 : to win all remaining contests

— run to

: to mount up to

the book runs to 500 pages

— run upon

: to run across : meet with

— run with

1 : to use or exploit fully : make the most of

took the idea and ran with it

2 : to publicize widely

the press ran with the quote

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Using run in the Past Tense

The past tense run still survives in speech in southern England and in the speech especially of older people in some parts of the U.S. It was formerly used in literature, and was a standard variant in our dictionaries from 1828 until 1934. Grammarians have generally opposed it, and many people consider it nonstandard. Just about everybody uses ran in writing now.

Examples of run in a Sentence

How fast can you run?
He runs faster than anyone else on the team.
She ran up the stairs to get her jacket.
We ran for the train—but missed it.
I heard her scream and ran to help.
She ran to me for help.
The dog ran away from me.
The dog ran toward me.
When I called the dog, he came running.
Don't expect me to come running every time you want something. I'm not your servant.

Recent Examples of run from the Web

The campaign was referring to Pritzker attack ads being run by a PAC formerly headed by Ron Gidwitz, Trump’s Illinois campaign finance chair and now U.S. ambassador to Belgium.

— rick pearson, chicagotribune.com, "Vice President Pence to speak in Rosemont Friday, when Gov. Rauner will introduce him," 12 July 2018
That building today houses von Stiehl Winery, run by brothers Aric and Brad Schmiling, descendants of Henry, who brewed there until 1886.

— chelsey lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Algoma is a day trip away along Lake Michigan," 12 July 2018
The county park, which is only 25 feet by 100 feet, has been run for 69 years by a special district that put up the gate, hired guards and charges $100 a year to enter the picturesque reserve.

— peter fimrite, SFChronicle.com, "Fight brewing over Privates Beach in Santa Cruz County, which charges $100 yearly fee," 12 July 2018
The low-income senior building in Auburn Gresham provides a necessary service, run by residents for residents: a communal trip to the grocery store.

— city bureau, Chicago Reader, "These candid photos capture how seniors are growing communities—while growing older—on the south side," 12 July 2018
Junior lifeguards at the Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center in Gurnee continued the tradition this week of placing first in the annual state Lifeguard Games run by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association.

— yadira sanchez olson, Lake County News-Sun, "Annual lifeguard competition in Gurnee tests of strength, speed and rescue skills," 12 July 2018
The food, friendly service and commitment to the community will remain a stronghold for this operation run by a single woman with a strong focus.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Burgers, desserts, compassion are staples at Sizzles in Lockport," 12 July 2018
Because of the country's civil unrest, the two teams were reunited at a facility run by Mission of Hope Haiti, according to the church's Facebook post on Sunday.

— deasia paige, Detroit Free Press, "Stranded Troy Kensington Church mission members back from Haiti," 11 July 2018
Want to bump that up a notch and try something new that is also really good for you, good for the planet, and run by women?

— emily barth isler, Allure, "10 Green Beauty Brands Every Fan of Organic Products Needs to Know," 11 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of run

Middle English ronnen, alteration of rinnen, intransitive verb (from Old English iernan, rinnan & Old Norse rinna) & of rennen, transitive verb, from Old Norse renna; akin to Old High German rinnan, intransitive verb, "to run," Sanskrit riṇāti "he causes to flow," and probably to Latin rivus "stream"

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First Known Use: before 12th century

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

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run Synonyms

Phrases

beat it, get a move on, make tracks, shake a leg, step on it;

run

noun

Definition of run

1 a : an act or the action of running : continued rapid movement

b : a quickened gallop

c : a migration of fish (as up or down a river) especially to spawn; also : such fish in the process of migration

d : a running race

a mile run

e : a score made in baseball by a runner reaching home plate safely

f : strength or ability to run

g : a gain of a usually specified distance made on a running play in football

scored on a 25-yard run

; also : a running play

h : a sustained usually aggressive effort (as to win or obtain something)

making a run at the championship

2 a chiefly Midland : creek 2

b : something that flows in the course of an operation or during a particular time

the first run of sap in sugar maples

3 a : the stern of the underwater body of a ship from where it begins to curve or slope upward and inward

b : the direction in which a vein of ore lies

c : a direction of secondary or minor cleavage : grain

the run of a mass of granite

d : a horizontal distance (such as that covered by a flight of steps)

e : general tendency or direction

4 : a continuous period or series especially of things of identical or similar sort

a run of bad luck

: such as

a : a rapid passage up or down a scale in vocal or instrumental music

b : a number of rapid small dance steps executed in even tempo

c : the act of making successively a number of successful shots or strokes; also : the score thus made

a run of 20 in billiards

d : an unbroken course of performances or showings

a long run on Broadway

e : a set of consecutive measurements, readings, or observations

f : persistent and heavy demands from depositors, creditors, or customers

a run on a bank

g : sequence 2b

5 : the quantity of work turned out in a continuous operation

a press run of 10,000 copies

6 : the usual or normal kind, character, type, or group

the average run of students

7 a : the distance covered in a period of continuous traveling or sailing

b : a course or trip especially if mapped out and traveled with regularity

c : a news reporter's regular territory : beat

d : freedom of movement in or access to a place or area

has the run of the house

8 a : the period during which a machine or plant is in continuous operation

b : the use of machinery for a single set of processing procedures

a computer run

9 a : a way, track, or path frequented by animals

b : an enclosure for domestic animals where they may feed or exercise

c Australia

(1) : a large area of land used for grazing

a sheep run

(2) : ranch, station

run-holder

d : an inclined passageway

10 a : an inclined course (as for skiing or bobsledding)

b : a support (such as a track, pipe, or trough) on which something runs

11 a : a ravel in a knitted fabric (as in hosiery) caused by the breaking of stitches

b : a paint defect caused by excessive flow

12 runs plural in form but singular or plural in construction : diarrhea —used with the

—

runless

play \ˈrən-ləs\ adjective

— on the run

1 : in haste : without pausing

ate lunch on the run

2 : in retreat : in flight (as from the law)

an escaped convict on the run

— run for one's money

: a serious challenge to one's supremacy

is expected to give the incumbent a good run for his money

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Examples of run in a Sentence

He goes for a six-mile run every evening.
She took the dogs out for a run.

Recent Examples of run from the Web

The defense will have to take a significant step forward and the offense will have to avoid turnovers in order for the Mean Green to make a run at Conference USA title.

— iliana limón romero, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Talented North Texas is No. 46 in 2018 preseason college football rankings," 12 July 2018
In the face of rising global oil prices, members of the OPEC cartel and a few non-members including Russia agreed last month to ease production caps that had contributed to the run-up in prices.

— david koenig, The Christian Science Monitor, "US expected to surpass Saudi Arabia, Russia as world's top oil producer," 12 July 2018
In the face of rising global oil prices, members of the OPEC cartel and a few non-members including Russia agreed last month to ease production caps that had contributed to the run-up in prices.

— david koenig, Anchorage Daily News, "US soon to leapfrog Saudis, Russia as top oil producer," 12 July 2018
Too much coverage in the run-up to this week’s NATO Summit treated the conflict between President Trump and European leaders like a four-alarm fire – as if maybe it could be put out.

— heather hurlburt, Daily Intelligencer, "There Is No Cleaning Up the Foreign Policy Mess Trump Is Making," 11 July 2018
The script languished for years, until the run-up to the 2016 election.

— bijan stephen, The Verge, "RoboCop is coming back (again), this time from District 9 director Neill Blomkamp," 11 July 2018
Speaking of respect, is Lewerke, Michigan State's fine junior quarterback, getting enough during this run-up to the start of fall camp?

— shawn windsor, Detroit Free Press, "Forget the rankings. MSU's Brian Lewerke could be Big Ten's best QB," 11 July 2018
This insight would give a self-driving car extra time to slow down in case the pedestrian does decide to make a run for it.

— matt simon, WIRED, "Why Did the Human Cross the Road? To Confuse the Self-Driving Car," 10 July 2018
Photo: Alexander Kulebyakin/Russian Look/Zuma Press The euphoria spreading here is the product of the only thing less likely than Russia cleaning up its act so quickly: The Russian soccer team is making a run.

— andrew beaton, WSJ, "How Russia Gave Itself a Facelift for the World Cup," 4 July 2018

First Known Use of run

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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run Synonyms

Synonyms

brook, brooklet, creek, rill, rivulet, streamlet;

Related Words

arroyo, fresh, freshet, runoff;

bayou, coulee, slough (also slew), stream, wash;

canal, channel, cut, cutoff, gut, kill, millrace, millstream, race, watercourse, waterway;

affluent, branch, confluent, distributary, influent, tributary;

run

adjective

Definition of run

1 a : being in a melted state

run butter

b : made from molten material : cast in a mold

run metal

2 of fish : having made a migration or spawning run

a fresh run salmon

3 : exhausted or winded from running

Recent Examples of run from the Web

On the mound Marlins RHP Jose Urena (1-8, 4.59 ERA, 1.22 WHP) vs. Orioles RHP Kevin Gausman (3-5, 4.58, 1.40): Urena has suffered from lack of run support (3.51 runs per game).

— craig davis, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Preview: Marlins at Orioles, Friday, 7:05 p.m.," 14 June 2018
Yes, shortages of ARVs occurred in some places last year, but that was only because of speed bumps in a shift away from regional drug purchase and distribution to a more streamlined, cost-effective federally run program.

— jon cohen, Science | AAAS, "Russia’s HIV/AIDS epidemic is getting worse, not better," 11 June 2018
Privacy - Terms The scoring output was the most run support Urena has received in any of his 13 starts this season surpassing the previous high of four.

— andre c. fernandez, miamiherald, "Finally, a victory both for the Marlins and their previously winless starting pitcher," 5 June 2018
With plenty of run support, starter Brooke Vestal and reliever Pritchett combined on a four-hitter and eight strikeouts, getting out of a few early jams.

— terrence thomas, San Antonio Express-News, "Cougarettes romp to title game," 1 June 2018
Hahnville senior Karly Taranto went the distance in the circle allowing four hits and one run while getting plenty of run support from a productive lineup.

— josh preston, NOLA.com, "Hahnville 9, East Ascension 1: Marissa Allemand drills 2 home runs, Tigers headed to Sulphur," 19 Apr. 2018
Despite the total lack of run support, deGrom was able to keep the Braves in check, blanking them through six innings before running into trouble in the seventh.

— jon tayler, SI.com, "The Mets Keep Doing Nothing to Help the Brilliant Jacob deGrom," 28 May 2018
Iowa jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the game before Austin Dean hit a towering two run home run to cut into the Cubs lead in the fifth inning.

— tim grubbs, NOLA.com, "'Cakes lose in extras," 27 May 2018
Even then, the result felt less than fulfilling, their four consecutive one-out singles resulting in a run total that was little more than the mathematical minimum.

— david murphy, Philly.com, "Scott Kingery feels 'hitterish.' What does that mean for the Phillies? | David Murphy," 27 May 2018

First Known Use of run

1685

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Financial Definition of RUN

run

noun

What It Is

A run occurs when a flood of depositors withdraw their funds from a bank within a short time frame.

How It Works

It’s important to remember one thing about banks: They don’t keep your money in cash in a vault. Rather, when people deposit funds in a bank, the bank lends a portion of those funds out to people who want loans for houses, cars, businesses or whatever else. Accordingly, depositing $100 into your bank account doesn’t mean there is $100 sitting in the vault.

By lending out deposits, banks make money in the form of interest. However, they must keep a portion of those deposits on hand at all times to support the day-to-day inflow and outflow of funds that depositors need.

So, for example, let’s say that John Doe reads a rumor on the Internet that Bank XYZ is getting ready to go bankrupt. Worried about the money in his checking and savings account there, John runs over to the bank and withdraws all of his money. He also tells his sister, his nephews and his parents, who also withdraw their money. Rumors of Bank XYZ’s demise spread over the Internet like wildfire. Soon, more people withdraw their funds or transfer them to other banks.

The rumor is not true and Company XYZ [Bank XYZ?] is in fine financial health. But by this point, Bank XYZ has given out so much cash from its vault that now it really is having a hard time fulfilling the withdrawal requests from its customers. Now the news goes national, and every depositor of Company XYZ hears that you’d better get your money out now before there’s none left. The downward cycle continues.

Eventually, the withdrawals reach a point where Company XYZ is drained of cash, actually does become financially unstable, and goes under. The run becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Why It Matters

Bank runs can destabilize the banking system quickly, which is why the Federal Reserve sets a reserve requirement for banks. For example, let’s assume that Bank XYZ has $400,000,000 in deposits. If the Federal Reserve’s reserve ratio requirement is 10%, Bank XYZ must keep at least $40,000,000 in an account at a Federal Reserve bank and may not use that cash for lending or any other purpose. This ensures that Bank XYZ always has some money on hand to prevent a run. If a bank is unable to meet its reserve ratio, it can borrow from the Federal Reserve to meet the requirement.

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RUN Defined for English Language Learners

run

verb

Definition of run for English Language Learners

: to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking
: to leave a place quickly by running
: to run as part of a sport, for exercise, or in a race

run

noun

Definition of run for English Language Learners

: an act of running
: a continuous series of similar things
: a continuous series of performances or showings

RUN Defined for Kids

run

verb \ ˈrən \

Definition of run for Students

ran \ˈran\; run; running

1 : to go at a pace faster than a walk

2 : to go rapidly or hurriedly

She ran home to get her book.

3 : to take to flight

They saw the police and ran.

4 : to pass over, across, or through

She ran her fingers through her hair.

5 : ²function

That old car is still running.

6 : to cause to function

Can you run this machine?

7 : extend 2

The trail runs from here to the border.

8 : to move freely about

He let the animals run loose.

9 : ¹flow 1

A brook runs through the field.

10 : to be in charge of : manage

My pop runs a newspaper here in town.
—Oliver Butterworth, The Enormous Egg

11 : to do something by or as if by running

I'm running errands.

12 : to take part in a race

13 : to move on or as if on wheels

14 : to go back and forth often according to a fixed schedule

The train runs between Boston and Chicago.

15 : to migrate or move in schools

The salmon are running early this year.

16 : to continue in force

The exhibit runs until the end of the month.

17 : to pass into a specified condition

The well ran dry.

18 : to spread into another area

The dyes are guaranteed not to run.

19 : to give off liquid

My nose is running.

20 : to tend to develop a specified feature or quality

The shirts run small.

21 : to slip through or past

They ran the blockade.

22 : to cause to penetrate

He ran a knife through the bread.

23 : to cause to go

The sheriff ran them out of town.

I ran my car off the road.

24 : to take on

She ran the risk of being caught.

25 : to print or broadcast

Every channel runs the ad.

26 : to be a candidate for office

She ran for mayor.

27 : to occur again and again

The condition runs in the family.

— run away

: to leave home secretly without intending to return

— run into

: to meet by chance

— run off

: to leave in a hurry

— run out

1 : to come to an end

Time ran out before I finished.

2 : to become used up

Supplies were running out.

— run out of

: to use up the available supply of

We ran out of gas.

— run over

: ¹overflow 1

run

noun

Definition of run for Students

1 : an act or the action of running

He took the dog for a run.

2 : a score made in baseball by a base runner reaching home plate

3 : an enclosure for animals where they may feed and exercise

4 : the usual or normal kind

It's like the usual run of shops.

5 : a continuous series especially of similar things

We have had a long run of good luck.

6 : sudden heavy demands from depositors, creditors, or customers

There was a run on the bank.

7 : the quantity of work turned out in a continuous operation

8 : the distance covered in a period of continuous traveling

9 : a regular course or trip

10 : freedom of movement

Our guests had the run of the house.

11 : a way, track, or path frequented by animals

a deer run

12 : ¹slope 1

a ski run

13 : a spot in knitted fabric that has unraveled

My stocking has a run in it.

Medical Dictionary

run

intransitive verb \ ˈrən \

medical Definition of run

ran play \ˈran\; run; running

: to discharge fluid (as pus or serum)

a running sore

— run a fever or run a temperature

: to have a fever

Law Dictionary

run

intransitive verb

legal Definition of run

ran; run; running

1 a : to be or continue to be in operation or effect

b : to proceed toward expiration or effectiveness

statute of limitations began to run when she received notice of the injury

— compare toll

2 : to continue to accrue or become payable in an amount increasing with the passing of time

interest running from a particular date

— run with the land

: to pass as a right or encumbrance upon the transfer of real property

the restrictive covenant ran with the land

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