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    Running

    /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    the action or movement of running.
    Her running improved significantly after she trained for a marathon.
    a period during which a route or service is operational.
    The bus service has a regular running schedule.
    verb
    the action of moving at a speed faster than a walk, by alternating between the moments when the feet are on the ground and the moments when they are in the air.
    She enjoys running every morning to stay fit.
    manage or operate (a business or organization).
    He has been running the family business for over a decade.
    continue or proceed in a specific way.
    The meeting is running longer than expected.
    adjective
    having the ability to move by running.
    He is a running athlete, specializing in sprints.
    ongoing or currently in operation.
    The running project needs more funding to complete.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'rinnan', meaning 'to flow, run, or move quickly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    running out of time:
    To have little time left to complete something.
    running a fever:
    Experiencing an elevated body temperature due to illness.
    running the show:
    Being in charge or taking control of a situation.
    running in circles:
    Making no progress despite effort.

    Related Words

    runner
    A person who runs, especially in races.
    run
    To move at a speed faster than walking.
    runaway
    A person who has run away, especially from home.

    Slang Meanings

    Running on empty
    I’ve been working so hard that I feel like I’m running on empty.
    Run for it
    When the fire alarm rang, we decided to just run for it.
    Running the game
    His strategies show that he's really running the game in that business.