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1
verb
To
move
swiftly
on
foot
so
that
both
feet
leave
the
ground
during
each
stride
.
She
likes
to
run
every
morning
before
breakfast
.
The
dog
ran
across
the
field
to
fetch
the
ball
.
He
ran
to
catch
the
bus
before
it
left
.
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2
verb
To
operate
or
function
,
especially
in
terms
of
machines
or
systems
.
The
car
runs
smoothly
after
the
repair
.
This
computer
program
runs
on
both
Windows
and
Mac
.
The
washing
machine
is
running
right
now
.
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verb
To
manage
or
be
in
charge
of
something
,
such
as
a
business
or
organization
.
She
runs
a
successful
bakery
downtown
.
He
runs
the
marketing
department
at
his
company
.
They
run
a
non-profit
organization
that
helps
the
homeless
.
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noun
A
continuous
stretch
or
sequence
,
such
as
a
series
of
performances
or
a
streak
of
success
.
The
play
had
a
successful
run
on
Broadway
.
The
team
is
on
a
winning
run
this
season
.
She
had
a
run
of
bad
luck
last
year
.
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noun
A
small
stream
or
brook
.
We
crossed
a
run
on
our
hike
through
the
woods
.
The
run
flows
into
the
larger
river
nearby
.
There
are
many
runs
in
this
area
,
perfect
for
fishing
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
rinnan
Originally meant
to flow, run
Background
The word 'run' comes from the Old English 'rinnan', which means to flow or run. It has been used in English since before the 12th century, evolving to include various meanings related to movement and operation.