Definition of Running
Running
run·ning
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
moving on one's feet at a speed faster than walking, or doing this for exercise or as a sport;
e.g. The children were running and playing in the park. She will be running in a race on Saturday.
(verb)
broadly, moving quickly in a particular direction, often figuratively;
e.g. He was running around trying to finish everything before he left town. The rumor is running around the town.
(verb)
flowing, describing a liquid, or causing something to flow;
e.g. We dipped our feet in the stream running behind our house. I was running the tap to fill the sink with warm water.
(verb)
managing or directing something;
e.g. He is running the event, so ask him if you have any questions about the details.
(verb)
operating in a particular manner, or causing something to operate in a particular manner;
e.g. This bus is capable of running on natural gas, which makes it more sustainable.
(noun)
the movement, sport, or action of moving quickly on one's feet at a speed faster than walking;
e.g. She is practicing her running in preparation for a marathon next month.
(adjective)
flowing, describing a liquid, often through a system of pipes, as supplying water to a building;
e.g. The cabin has running water and electricity.
(adjective)
occurring or continuing over a long period of time;
e.g. He kept up his running comments during the movie, until we all got irritated and told him to be quiet.
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