Run ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Run ( verb )

1. Move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time: he ran down the street.
2. Move quickly by covering a short distance with quick steps: she ran to catch the bus.
3. Operate or control: the engine is running.
4. Cause to operate or work: to run a machine.
5. Compete in a race: he is running in the marathon.

Origin:

Old english rinnan "flow, move swiftly", of germanic origin; related to dutch and german rennen.

Examples:

1. He ran down the street to catch the bus.
2. She ran to catch up with her friends.
3. The engine is running smoothly.
4. He is running the machine.
5. He will be running in the marathon next weekend.

(As a noun)

Run ( noun )

1. Move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time: he ran down the street.
2. Move quickly by covering a short distance with quick steps: she ran to catch the bus.
3. Operate or control: the engine is running.
4. Cause to operate or work: to run a machine.
5. Compete in a race: he is running in the marathon.

Origin:

Old english rinnan "flow, move swiftly", of germanic origin; related to dutch and german rennen.

Examples:

1. He ran down the street to catch the bus.
2. She ran to catch up with her friends.
3. The engine is running smoothly.
4. He is running the machine.
5. He will be running in the marathon next weekend.