Running Meaning and Definition

Word: Running

How to pronounce: ˈrʌnɪŋ

How to pronounce: rʌn

Noun

Definitions:

1. The action or movement of a runner.

Example sentences: "He accounted for 31 touchdowns with his running and passing"

2. The action of managing or operating something.

Example sentences: "The day-to-day running of the office"

Adjective

Definitions:

1. (of water) flowing naturally or supplied to a building through pipes and taps.

Example sentences: "Hot and cold running water"

2. Done while running.

Example sentences: "A running jump"

3. Continuous or recurring over a long period.

Example sentences: "A running joke"

4. (of a measurement) in a straight line.

Example sentences: "Today, those same lots are worth $6,000 a running foot"

Synonyms:

in a row

in succession

at a run

control

management

administration

performance

handling

superintendency

racing

jogging

flowing

operative

active

working

conduct

functioning

operating

stewardship

guidance

charge

Synonyms:

flee

run off

scoot

scuttle

scamper

jog

trot

footrace

lead

bring

fetch

go

pass

come

fly

tend

stop by

shoot

set off

lie

operate

run over

actuate

sprint

race

gallop

pop

chase

track

trail

escape

outrun

carry

execute

perform

keep

play

bleed

endure

burn

control

test

ply

move

visit

travel

step

discharge

brook

work

function

drive

career

launch

bolt

scurry

run about

trigger

runs

run out

hurl

whisk

flow

current

blast

start up

call

supervise

manage

superintend

oversee

startup

takeoff run

pursue

follow

carry on

extend

hunt

stand for elections

govern

handle

regulate

administrate

administer

rush

hurtle

pour

hasten

jump

grow

direct

preside

guide

bustle

hightail

hurry

speed

bunk

dash

roll

course

time

draw

tear

punch

skedaddle

turn

turn on

range

trip

tread

crank

break

vary

lam

Antonyms:

run out

complete

Derivations:

run

runner

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Running in Other Languages...

Spanish: Ejecutar

German: Laufen

French: Exécuter

Italian: Esecuzione

Turkish: çalışma