How to Pronounce "run as"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
RUN-az, RUN-ez
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈæs
run-AZ
Definition
To start a program, process, or system with specific permissions or under a different role, often using a different user account or profile.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-az, RUN-ez
UK
run-AZ
Listen in Context
You can run as administrator to install the program.
Click on the file and select run as another user.
Sometimes you need to run as a guest to test the system.
If that doesn’t work, try run as administrator—sometimes that fixes permission errors.