Run
English word definition — powered by WordNet
NOUN
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
an unbroken series of events
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
a regular trip
the act of running
the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation
unrestricted freedom to use
the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)
a race between candidates for elective office
the pouring forth of a fluid
an unbroken chronological sequence
a short trip
VERB
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
direct or control
have a particular form
change or be different within limits
run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
cause to emit recorded audio or video
move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
be operating, running or functioning
change from one state to another
cause to perform
be affected by
occur persistently
carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
include as the content
carry out
cause something to pass or lead somewhere
make without a miss
deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
cause an animal to move fast
be diffused
sail before the wind
cover by running
extend or continue for a certain period of time
set animals loose to graze
keep company
run with the ball
travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means
travel a route regularly
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
compete in a race
come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
become undone
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