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   running

   /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. the action or movement of a runner: "his running tore United to shreds"
   • ▪ the sport of racing on foot: "marathon running" Similar sprintingsprintracingjoggingjog
   • 2. the action of managing or operating something: "the day-to-day running of the office" Similar administrationmanagementmanagingorganizationcoordinationorchestrationhandlingdirectionconductoverseeingcontrollingcontrolregulationsupervisionchargeoperationworkingfunctioningperformance

   adjective

   • 1. (of water) flowing naturally or supplied to a building through pipes and taps: "hot and cold running water" Similar flowingstreaminggushingrushingmoving
   • ▪ (of a sore or a part of the body) exuding liquid or pus: "a running sore"
   • 2. done while running: "a running jump"
   • 3. continuous or recurring over a long period: "a running joke" Similar continuousongoingsustainedunceasingincessantceaselessuninterruptedconstantperpetualunbrokenrecurrentrecurringperennial
   • ▪ consecutive; in succession: "he failed to produce an essay for the third week running" Similar in successionin a rowin sequenceone after the otherconsecutivelystraighttogetherinformal:on the trot

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   What does running mean?

   • একটানা, একনাগাড়ে, খেলার জন্যে বা খুশিতে দৌড়ে কোথাও যাওয়ার কাজ… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! RUNNING definition: 1. happening on a particular number of regular occasions: 2. done while running: 3. the activity….

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   What does run on a train mean?

   • run on Trains run on rails (= move along on top of them). run through Electricity is running through (= moving along within) this cable. An angry muttering ran through (= went through) the crowd. A shiver of fear ran through his (body). run something along/down something She ran her finger along/down the page / list, looking for her name.

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   What does run mean in a sentence?

   • The meaning of RUN is to go faster than a walk; specifically : to go steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step. How to use run in a sentence. Using Run in the Past Tense: Usage Guide

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   What does running mean in Physiology?

   • Running is a method of terrestrial locomotion by which humans and other animals move rapidly on foot. Running is a gait with an aerial phase in which all feet are above the ground (though there are exceptions).

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   What is road running?

   • Road running takes place on a measured course over an established road (as opposed to track and cross country running). These events normally range from distances of 5 kilometers to longer distances such as half marathons and marathons, and they may involve scores of runners or wheelchair entrants.

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   What does a bus run mean?

   • A bus runs (= goes on a particular route at particular times) three times a day into town. Skis are waxed on the bottom so that they run smoothly over the snow. run across/into/through The route / railway / road runs (= goes) across the border /into Italy/through the mountains. runs up A climbing rose bush runs (= grows) up the side of the door.

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   RUNNING definition: 1. happening on a particular number of regular occasions: 2. done while running: 3. the activity…. Learn more.

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     RUNNING meaning: 1. happening on a particular number of...

   • Gun-Running

     GUN-RUNNING definition: 1. the activity of bringing guns and...

   • Running: Korean Translation

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     RUNNING translate: رِياضة الجَري. Learn more in the...

   • Running in Catalan

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   up and running They had the new computer system up and running (= working) within an hour. We've run the computer program , but nothing happens . We're running (= doing) an experiment .

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   Running is both a competition and a type of training for sports that have running or endurance components. As a sport, it is split into events divided by distance and sometimes includes permutations such as the obstacles in steeplechase and hurdles .

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   noun. the act of a person, animal, or thing that runs. managing or directing: the running of a business. an act or instance of racing: the 113th running of the Kentucky Derby. the condition of a track or surface to be run or raced on: Our track team had muddy running today. the amount, quality, or type of a liquid flow.

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   1. : cursive, flowing. 2. : fluid, runny. 3. a. : incessant, continuous. a running battle. b. : made during the course of a process or activity. a running commentary on the game. 4. : measured in a straight line.

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   verb (used without object) , ran [ran],run, run·ning [ruhn, -ing]. to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground. to move with haste; act quickly: Run upstairs and get the iodine.

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   a. : to go faster than a walk. specifically: to go steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step. b. of a horse: to move at a fast gallop. c. : flee, retreat, escape. dropped the gun and ran. : to utilize a running play on offense—used of a football team. 2. a.