Run a fever Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfivɝ
RUN-uh-FEE-vur
ɹˈʌn/ /æɪ/ /fˈiːvɐ
ruhn-uh-FEE-vuh
Definition
To have a higher body temperature than normal, usually because you are sick.
Usage & Nuances
This is a common, slightly informal way to describe having a fever. More used in American English; British English often says 'have a temperature.' Not generally used for machines or non-living things.
Spanish: tener fiebrePortuguese (BR): ter febrePortuguese (PT): ter febreChinese (Simplified): 发烧Chinese (Traditional): 發燒Hindi: बुखार होनाArabic: يعاني من الحمىBengali: জ্বর হওয়া - জ্বর আসাRussian: поднимать температуру - иметь температуруJapanese: 熱が出る - 熱を出すVietnamese: bị sốtKorean: 열이 나다Turkish: ateşlenmek - ateşi çıkmakUrdu: بخار ہونا - تیز بخار ہوناIndonesian: demam - mengalami demam
Example Sentences
He started to run a fever last night.
basic
If you run a fever, you should rest and drink water.
basic
She stayed home because she was running a fever.
basic
I don’t feel well—I think I might be running a fever.
natural
Kids sometimes run a fever after getting vaccines.
natural
Let me check if you’re running a fever—can you pass me the thermometer?
natural