Run ¹

Definition: of Run

Run ²

Definition: of Run

Run ³

Definition: 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.

Run ⁴

Definition: To go swiftly; to pass at a swift pace; to hasten.

Run ⁵

Definition: To flee, as from fear or danger.

Run ⁶

Definition: To steal off; to depart secretly.

Run ⁷

Definition: To contend in a race; hence, to enter into a contest; to become a candidate; as, to run for Congress.

Run ⁸

Definition: To pass from one state or condition to another; to come into a certain condition; often with in or into; as, to run into evil practices; to run in debt.

Run ⁹

Definition: To exert continuous activity; to proceed; as, to run through life; to run in a circle.

Run ¹⁰

Definition: To pass or go quickly in thought or conversation; as, to run from one subject to another.

Run ¹¹

Definition: To discuss; to continue to think or speak about something; with on.

Run ¹²

Definition: To make numerous drafts or demands for payment, as upon a bank; with on.

Run ¹³

Definition: To creep, as serpents.

Run ¹⁴

Definition: To flow, as a liquid; to ascend or descend; to course; as, rivers run to the sea; sap runs up in the spring; her blood ran cold.

Run ¹⁵

Definition: To proceed along a surface; to extend; to spread.

Run ¹⁶

Definition: To become fluid; to melt; to fuse.

Run ¹⁷

Definition: To turn, as a wheel; to revolve on an axis or pivot; as, a wheel runs swiftly round.

Run ¹⁸

Definition: To travel; to make progress; to be moved by mechanical means; to go; as, the steamboat runs regularly to Albany; the train runs to Chicago.

Run ¹⁹

Definition: To extend; to reach; as, the road runs from Philadelphia to New York; the memory of man runneth not to the contrary.

Run ²⁰

Definition: To go back and forth from place to place; to ply; as, the stage runs between the hotel and the station.

Run ²¹

Definition: To make progress; to proceed; to pass.

Run ²²

Definition: To continue in operation; to be kept in action or motion; as, this engine runs night and day; the mill runs six days in the week.

Run ²³

Definition: To have a course or direction; as, a line runs east and west.

Run ²⁴

Definition: To be in form thus, as a combination of words.

Run ²⁵

Definition: To be popularly known; to be generally received.

Run ²⁶

Definition: To have growth or development; as, boys and girls run up rapidly.

Run ²⁷

Definition: To tend, as to an effect or consequence; to incline.

Run ²⁸

Definition: To spread and blend together; to unite; as, colors run in washing.

Run ²⁹

Definition: To have a legal course; to be attached; to continue in force, effect, or operation; to follow; to go in company; as, certain covenants run with the land.

Run ³⁰

Definition: To continue without falling due; to hold good; as, a note has thirty days to run.

Run ³¹

Definition: To discharge pus or other matter; as, an ulcer runs.

Run ³²

Definition: To be played on the stage a number of successive days or nights; as, the piece ran for six months.

Run ³³

Definition: To sail before the wind, in distinction from reaching or sailing closehauled; said of vessels.

Run ³⁴

Definition: Specifically, of a horse: To move rapidly in a gait in which each leg acts in turn as a propeller and a supporter, and in which for an instant all the limbs are gathered in the air under the body.

Run ³⁵

Definition: To move rapidly by springing steps so that there is an instant in each step when neither foot touches the ground; so distinguished from walking in athletic competition.

Run ³⁶

Definition: 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.

Run ³⁷

Definition: To pursue in thought; to carry in contemplation.

Run ³⁸

Definition: To cause to enter; to thrust; as, to run a sword into or through the body; to run a nail into the foot.

Run ³⁹

Definition: To drive or force; to cause, or permit, to be driven.

Run ⁴⁰

Definition: To fuse; to shape; to mold; to cast; as, to run bullets, and the like.

Run ⁴¹

Definition: To cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine; as, to run a line.

Run ⁴²

Definition: To cause to pass, or evade, offical restrictions; to smuggle; said of contraband or dutiable goods.

Run ⁴³

Definition: To go through or accomplish by running; as, to run a race; to run a certain career.

Run ⁴⁴

Definition: To cause to stand as a candidate for office; to support for office; as, to run some one for Congress.

Run ⁴⁵

Definition: To put at hazard; to venture; to risk.

Run ⁴⁶

Definition: To discharge; to emit; to give forth copiously; to be bathed with; as, the pipe or faucet runs hot water.

Run ⁴⁷

Definition: To be charged with, or to contain much of, while flowing; as, the rivers ran blood.

Run ⁴⁸

Definition: To conduct; to manage; to carry on; as, to run a factory or a hotel.

Run ⁴⁹

Definition: To tease with sarcasms and ridicule.

Run ⁵⁰

Definition: To sew, as a seam, by passing the needle through material in a continuous line, generally taking a series of stitches on the needle at the same time.

Run ⁵¹

Definition: To migrate or move in schools; said of fish; esp., to ascend a river in order to spawn.

Run ⁵²

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

Run ⁵³

Definition: A small stream; a brook; a creek.

Run ⁵⁴

Definition: That which runs or flows in the course of a certain operation, or during a certain time; as, a run of must in wine making; the first run of sap in a maple orchard.

Run ⁵⁵

Definition: A course; a series; that which continues in a certain course or series; as, a run of good or bad luck.

Run ⁵⁶

Definition: State of being current; currency; popularity.

Run ⁵⁷

Definition: Continued repetition on the stage; said of a play; as, to have a run of a hundred successive nights.

Run ⁵⁸

Definition: A continuing urgent demand; especially, a pressure on a bank or treasury for payment of its notes.

Run ⁵⁹

Definition: A range or extent of ground for feeding stock; as, a sheep run.

Run ⁶⁰

Definition: The distance sailed by a ship; as, a good run; a run of fifty miles.

Run ⁶¹

Definition: A voyage; as, a run to China.

Run ⁶²

Definition: A pleasure excursion; a trip.

Run ⁶³

Definition: The horizontal distance to which a drift may be carried, either by license of the proprietor of a mine or by the nature of the formation; also, the direction which a vein of ore or other substance takes.

Run ⁶⁴

Definition: A roulade, or series of running tones.

Run ⁶⁵

Definition: The greatest degree of swiftness in marching. It is executed upon the same principles as the double-quick, but with greater speed.

Run ⁶⁶

Definition: The act of migrating, or ascending a river to spawn; said of fish; also, an assemblage or school of fishes which migrate, or ascend a river for the purpose of spawning.

Run ⁶⁷

Definition: In baseball, a complete circuit of the bases made by a player, which enables him to score one; in cricket, a passing from one wicket to the other, by which one point is scored; as, a player made three runs; the side went out with two hundred runs.

Run ⁶⁸

Definition: A pair or set of millstones.

Run ⁶⁹

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

Run ⁷⁰

Definition: Smuggled; as, run goods.

run ⁷¹

Definition: a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; "the Yankees scored runs in the bottom of the 9th"; "their first tally came in the 3rd inning"

run ⁷²

Definition: the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"

run ⁷³

Definition: a regular trip; "the ship made its run in record time"

run ⁷⁴

Definition: a short trip; "take a run into town"

run ⁷⁵

Definition: (American football) a play in which a player runs with the ball; "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running"

run ⁷⁶

Definition: the act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"

run ⁷⁷

Definition: an unbroken chronological sequence; "the play had a long run on Broadway"; "the team enjoyed a brief run of victories"

run ⁷⁸

Definition: the pouring forth of a fluid

run ⁷⁹

Definition: a row of unravelled stitches; "she got a run in her stocking"

run ⁸⁰

Definition: a race run on foot; "she broke the record for the half-mile run"

run ⁸¹

Definition: a race between candidates for elective office; "I managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a Senate run"

run ⁸²

Definition: an unbroken series of events; "had a streak of bad luck"; "Nicklaus had a run of birdies"

run ⁸³

Definition: a small stream

run ⁸⁴

Definition: the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.); "a daily run of gallons of paint"

run ⁸⁵

Definition: unrestricted freedom to use; "he has the run of the house"

run ⁸⁶

Definition: 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"

run ⁸⁷

Definition: become undone; "the sweater unraveled"

run ⁸⁸

Definition: come unraveled or undone as if by snagging; "Her nylons were running"

run ⁸⁹

Definition: reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating; "melt butter"; "melt down gold"; "The wax melted in the sun"

run ⁹⁰

Definition: cause to perform; "run a subject"; "run a process"

run ⁹¹

Definition: progress by being changed; "The speech has to go through several more drafts"; "run through your presentation before the meeting"

run ⁹²

Definition: change from one state to another; "run amok"; "run rogue"; "run riot"

run ⁹³

Definition: compete in a race; "he is running the Marathon this year"; "let''s race and see who gets there first"

run ⁹⁴

Definition: run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; "Who''s running for treasurer this year?"

run ⁹⁵

Definition: pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals); "Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland"; "The dogs are running deer"; "The Duke hunted in these woods"

run ⁹⁶

Definition: guide or pass over something; "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"

run ⁹⁷

Definition: perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won''t go unless it''s plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn''t work anymore"

run ⁹⁸

Definition: be operating, running or functioning; "The car is still running--turn it off!"

run ⁹⁹

Definition: carry out; "run an errand"

run ¹⁰⁰

Definition: cause to emit recorded sounds; "They ran the tapes over and over again"; "Can you play my favorite record?"

run ¹⁰¹

Definition: include as the content; broadcast or publicize; "We ran the ad three times"; "This paper carries a restaurant review"; "All major networks carried the press conference"

run ¹⁰²

Definition: travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the coast"

run ¹⁰³

Definition: cover by running; run a certain distance; "She ran miles that day"

run ¹⁰⁴

Definition: move fast by using one''s feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time; "Don''t run--you''ll be out of breath"; "The children ran to the store"

run ¹⁰⁵

Definition: travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means; "Run to the store!"; "She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there"

run ¹⁰⁶

Definition: run with the ball; in such sports as football

run ¹⁰⁷

Definition: keep company; "the heifers run with the bulls ot produce offspring"

run ¹⁰⁸

Definition: sail before the wind

run ¹⁰⁹

Definition: be diffused; "These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run"

run ¹¹⁰

Definition: move along, of liquids; "Water flowed into the cave"; "the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi"

run ¹¹¹

Definition: flee; take to one''s heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"

run ¹¹²

Definition: cause an animal to move fast; "run the dogs"

run ¹¹³

Definition: move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way; "who are these people running around in the building?"; "She runs around telling everyone of her troubles"; "let the dogs run free"

run ¹¹⁴

Definition: deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor

run ¹¹⁵

Definition: set animals loose to graze

run ¹¹⁶

Definition: direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

run ¹¹⁷

Definition: make without a miss

run ¹¹⁸

Definition: carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine; "Run the dishwasher"; "run a new program on the Mac"; "the computer executed the instruction"

run ¹¹⁹

Definition: occur persistently; "Musical talent runs in the family"

run ¹²⁰

Definition: continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"

run ¹²¹

Definition: extend or continue for a certain period of time; "The film runs hours"

run ¹²²

Definition: stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point; "Service runs all the way to Cranbury"; "His knowledge doesn''t go very far"; "My memory extends back to my fourth year of life"; "The facts ex

run ¹²³

Definition: cause something to pass or lead somewhere; "Run the wire behind the cabinet"

run ¹²⁴

Definition: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"; "These dresses run small"; "He inclined to corpulence"

run ¹²⁵

Definition: be affected by; be subjected to; "run a temperature"; "run a risk"

run ¹²⁶

Definition: have a particular form; "the story or argument runs as follows"; "as the saying goes..."

run ¹²⁷

Definition: change or be different within limits; "Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as billion"; "Interest rates run from to percent"; "The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals"; "My students range from very bright to dull"