On the run Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹən
AHN-thuh-RUHN
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌn
ON-thuh-RUN
Definition
Describes someone escaping or hiding, usually from the police, or someone moving quickly from place to place because they are very busy.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in crime contexts for fugitives, but also informally for anyone who is rushed or busy. Common collocations: 'be on the run', 'life on the run'. Can also emphasize being very busy, not just escaping.
Spanish: a la fuga - escapandoPortuguese (BR): fugindo - em fugaPortuguese (PT): em fuga - a fugirChinese (Simplified): 在逃 - 忙碌中Chinese (Traditional): 在逃 - 忙碌中Hindi: फरार - भागते हुएArabic: هارب - في عجلةBengali: পলাতক - ব্যস্তভাবে ছুটে চলাRussian: в бегах - на бегуJapanese: 逃亡中 - 忙しく動き回ってVietnamese: đang lẩn trốn - chạy đôn chạy đáoKorean: 도망 중 - 정신없이 바쁘게Turkish: kaçak - koşuşturma halindeUrdu: فرار میں - مصروفیت میںIndonesian: dalam pelarian - sibuk bergerak ke sana ke mari
Example Sentences
The thief is on the run from the police.
basic
I eat breakfast on the run because I am late.
basic
They have been on the run for three days.
basic
Sorry, I can't talk now. I'm on the run all day.
natural
After the robbery, the men disappeared and have been on the run ever since.
natural
Being a single mom means I'm always on the run.
natural