yronne

Verb

run (third-person singular simple present runs, present participle running, simple past ran, past participle run or (nonstandard, colloquial) ran)

1. (intransitive) To move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot.
   • Run, and you might still catch the train!
2. (intransitive) To go at a fast pace; to move quickly.
   • I have been running all over the building looking for him.
3. (transitive) To cover (a course or a distance) by running.
   • I can run a mile, but I can't run the cross-country course.
4. (transitive) To complete a running course or event in (a given time).
   • I was hoping to make the team, but I didn't run the qualifying time.
5. (intransitive) To move briskly or smoothly with a motion of sliding, rolling, sweeping etc.
   • The shuttle runs back and forth on these rollers.
6. (transitive) To cause to move quickly or lightly.
   • Every day I run my dog across the field and back.

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