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running Definition

run·ning (run′iŋ)

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that runs (in various senses); racing, managing, proceeding, etc.
  2. the condition of a track with reference to its use in a race
    1. that which runs, or flows
    2. the amount or quantity that runs

adjective

  1. moving, passing, or advancing rapidly
    1. run at a rapid gait a running race
    2. trained to race at this gait: said of a horse
  3. flowing running water
  4. cursive: said of handwriting
  5. melting; becoming liquid or fluid
  6. discharging liquid; esp., discharging pus, etc. a running sore
  7. creeping or climbing: said of plants
  8. going, or in operation, as machinery
  9. in a straight line; linear: said of measurement a running foot
  10. going on, extending, etc. without interruption; continuous a running commentary, a running pattern
  11. prevalent running costs
  12. in progress; current a running account
  13. concurrent; simultaneous a running translation
  14. moving or going easily or smoothly
  15. moving when pulled, as a rope
  16. done in a run with a running start a running jump
  17. of the normal run (of a train, bus, etc.) running time
  18. of or appropriate for running for exercise or sport a running shoe

adverb

in succession; consecutively for five days running

running Idioms

in (or out of) the running

in (or out of) the competition; having a (or no) chance to win

running Synonyms

running

modif.

  1. In the act of running

    racing, speeding, jogging, pacing, galloping, cantering, trotting, scuttling, scudding, scampering, fleeing, bounding, whisking, sprinting.

  2. In the process of running

    producing, operating, working, functioning, proceeding, moving, revolving, guiding, conducting, administering, going, in operation, in action, executing, promoting, achieving, transacting, wielding, determining, bringing about.

  3. Extending

    spreading, reaching, encompassing; see extending.

  4. Flowing

    pouring, tumbling, falling, dashing, coursing, streaming, swamping, washing over, laving, watering; see also flowing.

running Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • bull: Renowned for the running of the bulls at the San Firmin Festival, Pamplona is also architecturally stunning.
  • club: In 1997 Paul McGuinness took over the running of the social club.
  • lottery: A society may employ an external lottery manager to undertake the running of a lottery on its behalf.

Converse of object

  • oversee: The Scottish Committee oversee the running of the Scottish Branch of the Society.
  • ensure: The site rules are there to ensure the smooth running of the site for the benefit of all members.
  • hit: The phrase in question is of course, " Hit The Ground Running!
  • disrupt: I do not intend to allow such applications to 18 disrupt the smooth running of the Inquiry.
  • supervise: The proceedings of the committee carried on every month to supervise the running of the library.
  • facilitate: The Railroad's first fully operational signalbox was constructed at Goods Junction to facilitate two train running.

Adjective modifier

  • day-to-day: They are in charge of the day-to-day running of the country.
  • smooth: The site rules are there to ensure the smooth running of the site for the benefit of all members.
  • efficient: Area Business Managers are responsible for the efficient running of the Area.
  • tireless: Popple and Maddison up front never gave the Tiger's defense a minutes rest with their tireless running.
  • long-distance: What, long-distance XC skiing requires different endurance than long-distance running?
  • cross-country: The afternoon was soon upon us and some cross-country running was on the agenda!

Modifies a noun

  • shoe: Two Running shoes are made for running in, NOT aerobics, football, tennis etc. Three Use orthotics?
  • time: Running time: Typical running times mostly depend on the shape of the tracer particle.

Noun used with modifier

  • marathon: Endurance Sports E-Books An Insider's Guide to the Tour de France and marathon running.
  • ground: The phrase in question is of course, " Hit The Ground Running!
  • rat: The purpose of the traffic calming is to improve road safety and discourage rat running.