run

nouns

a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
"the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th"; "their first tally came in the 3rd inning"
run, tally
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, test, trial
a race run on foot
"she broke the record for the half-mile run"
foot race, footrace, run
an unbroken series of events
"had a streak of bad luck"; "Nicklaus had a run of birdies"
run, streak
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
"the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running"
run, running, running game, running play
a regular trip
"the ship made its run in record time"
run
is a type of (narrower)
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
"he took a trip to the shopping center"
trip
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
"he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"
run, running
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
is a type of (narrower)
an amount of time
"a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period"
period, period of time, time period
unrestricted freedom to use
"he has the run of the house"
run
is a type of (narrower)
freedom of choice
"liberty of opinion"; "liberty of worship"; "liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases"; "at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes"
liberty
the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)
"a daily run of 100,000 gallons of paint"
run
is a type of (narrower)
an estimated quantity
indefinite quantity
a small stream
rill, rivulet, run, runnel, streamlet
a race between candidates for elective office
"I managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a Senate run"
campaign, political campaign, run
a row of unravelled stitches
"she got a run in her stocking"
ladder, ravel, run
the pouring forth of a fluid
discharge, outpouring, run
is derived from
runny
an unbroken chronological sequence
"the play had a long run on Broadway"; "the team enjoyed a brief run of victories"
run
is a type of (narrower)
a following of one thing after another in time
"the doctor saw a sequence of patients"
chronological sequence, chronological succession, sequence, succession, successiveness
a short trip
"take a run into town"
run
is a type of (narrower)
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
"he took a trip to the shopping center"
trip

verbs

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
is derived from
runner
is derived from
running
see also
run around
see also
run away
verb group
cover by running; run a certain distance
"She ran 10 miles that day"
run
is a type of (narrower)
move very fast
"The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
hurry, speed, travel rapidly, zip
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
"If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"
break away, bunk, escape, fly the coop, head for the hills, hightail it, lam, run, run away, scarper, scat, take to the woods, turn tail
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 extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets"
extend, go, lead, pass, run
see also
run along
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
"She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
operate, run
is derived from
running
have a particular form
"the story or argument runs as follows"; "as the saying goes..."
go, run
move along, of liquids
"Water flowed into the cave"; "the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi"
course, feed, flow, run
see also
run over
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"
function, go, operate, run, work
change or be different within limits
"Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion"; "Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent"; "The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals"; "My students range from very bright to dull"
range, run
run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
"Who's running for treasurer this year?"
campaign, run
cause to emit recorded audio or video
"They ran the tapes over and over again"; "I'll play you my favorite record"; "He never tires of playing that video"
play, run
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
verb group
travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means
"Run to the store!"; "She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there"
run
verb group
set animals loose to graze
run
is a type of (narrower)
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
"How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast"
go, locomote, move, travel
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"
be given, incline, lean, run, tend
be operating, running or functioning
"The car is still running--turn it off!"
run
is derived from
running
antonym
idle
verb group
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"
function, go, operate, run, work
change from one state to another
"run amok"; "run rogue"; "run riot"
run
is a type of (narrower)
enter or assume a certain state or condition
"He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"; "It must be getting more serious"; "her face went red with anger"; "She went into ecstasy"; "Get going!"
become, get, go
cause to perform
"run a subject"; "run a process"
run
verb group
cause to emit recorded audio or video
"They ran the tapes over and over again"; "I'll play you my favorite record"; "He never tires of playing that video"
play, run
is a type of (narrower)
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
"process cheese"; "process hair"; "treat the water so it can be drunk"; "treat the lawn with chemicals" ; "treat an oil spill"
process, treat
be affected by; be subjected to
"run a temperature"; "run a risk"
run
is a type of (narrower)
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
"People who smoke incur a great danger to their health"
incur
continue to exist
"These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
die hard, endure, persist, prevail, run
occur persistently
"Musical talent runs in the family"
run
verb group
continue to exist
"These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
die hard, endure, persist, prevail, run
is a type of (narrower)
to be found to exist
"sexism occurs in many workplaces"; "precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil"
occur
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"
execute, run
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"
carry, run
carry out
"run an errand"
run
is a type of (narrower)
put in effect
"carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"
accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill
pass over, across, or through
"He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"
draw, guide, pass, run
cause something to pass or lead somewhere
"Run the wire behind the cabinet"
lead, run
make without a miss
run
domain category
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
athletics, sport
is a type of (narrower)
attain success or reach a desired goal
"The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"
bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win
deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
black market, run
cause an animal to move fast
"run the dogs"
run
verb group
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"
hunt, hunt down, run, track down
is a type of (narrower)
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
"Move those boxes into the corner, please"; "I'm moving my money to another bank"; "The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant"
displace, move
be diffused
"These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run"
bleed, run
sail before the wind
run
is a type of (narrower)
travel on water propelled by wind
"I love sailing, especially on the open sea"; "the ship sails on"
sail
cover by running; run a certain distance
"She ran 10 miles that day"
run
verb group
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
is a type of (narrower)
go across or through
"We passed the point where the police car had parked"; "A terrible thought went through his mind"
go across, go through, pass
extend or continue for a certain period of time
"The film runs 5 hours"
run, run for
set animals loose to graze
run
verb group
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
is a type of (narrower)
grant freedom to; free from confinement
free, liberate, loose, release, unloose, unloosen
keep company
"the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring"
consort, run
run with the ball; in such sports as football
run
is derived from
running
domain category
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
athletics, sport
is a type of (narrower)
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
travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means
"Run to the store!"; "She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there"
run
verb group
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
is a type of (narrower)
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
"How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast"
go, locomote, move, travel
travel a route regularly
"Ships ply the waters near the coast"
ply, run
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"
hunt, hunt down, run, track down
compete in a race
"he is running the Marathon this year"; "let's race and see who gets there first"
race, run
is derived from
runner
is derived from
running
see also
run off
progress by being changed
"The speech has to go through several more drafts"; "run through your presentation before the meeting"
go, move, run
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"
melt, melt down, run
come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
"Her nylons were running"
ladder, run
become undone
"the sweater unraveled"
run, unravel