move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time

the dog ran across the road

she ran the last few yards, breathing heavily

he hasn't paid for his drinks—run and catch him

pass or cause to pass quickly in a particular direction

the rumour ran through the pack of photographers

Helen ran her fingers through her hair

(with reference to a liquid) flow or cause to flow

a small river runs into the sea at one side of the castle

she ran cold water into a basin

extend or cause to extend in a particular direction

cobbled streets run down to a tiny harbour

he ran a wire under the carpet

(of a bus, train, ferry, or other form of transport) make a regular journey on a particular route

buses run into town every half hour

be in charge of; manage

Andrea runs her own catering business

an attractive family-run hotel

be in or cause to be in operation; function or cause to function

the car runs on unleaded fuel

the modem must be run off a mains transformer

continue or be valid or operative for a particular period of time

the course ran for two days

this particular debate will run and run

stand as a candidate in an election

he announced that he intended to run for President

publish or be published in a newspaper or magazine

the tabloid press ran the story

when the story ran, there was a big to-do

bring (goods) into a country illegally and secretly; smuggle

they run drugs for the cocaine cartels

cost (someone) (a specified amount)

a new photocopier will run us about $1,300

(of a stocking or pair of tights) develop a ladder

provide

the wait-and-see game continues until the government runs some ready cash

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