Running - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈrʌnɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word running
Brit.  |ˈrʌnɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word running
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to run

noun

- (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team (syn: run)
the coach put great emphasis on running
- the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace (syn: run)
- the state of being in operation
a running engine
- the act of administering or being in charge of something
he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time
- the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track (syn: track)

adjective

- continually repeated over a period of time
a running joke among us
- measured lengthwise (syn: linear)
cost of lumber per running foot
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing (syn: functional, operative, working)
in running (or working) order

Extra examples

He took up running for exercise.

They go running every evening.

Never add fuel to a running engine.

The farmer had a running battle with pests and disease.

The major television stations provided running commentaries on the election results.

She kept a running total of their expenses on the trip.

He has won the competition three times running.

...he won the championship five times running...

Did you go running this morning?

New facilities include a pool and a running track.

When I called the dog, he came running.

Don't expect me to come running every time you want something. I'm not your servant.

The running back powered through the defensive line.

We're running out of room in the office.

...when a candidate is running for president, he's playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes...

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