run
word
/ˈɹən/
RUN
/ɹˈʌn/
RUN
Definition
To move quickly on foot faster than walking. It can also mean to operate machines, manage businesses, or describe the flow of liquids.
Usage & Nuances
A very common verb with many meanings. Common phrases include 'run a business' (manage), 'run out of' (use up supply), and 'in the long run' (eventually). Informally, 'I need to run' means 'I need to leave quickly'. Learners often confuse it with 'jog', which means running at a slower, steady pace for exercise.
Spanish: correr - funcionar (máquina) - dirigir (negocio)Portuguese (BR): correr - funcionar (máquina) - administrar (negócio)Portuguese (PT): correr - funcionar (máquina) - gerir (negócio)Chinese (Simplified): 跑 - 运行 - 经营Chinese (Traditional): 跑 - 運行 - 經營Hindi: दौड़ना - चलाना (मशीन) - प्रबंधित करना (व्यवसाय)Arabic: يجري - يعمل (آلة) - يدير (عمل)Bengali: দৌড়ানো - চালানো (যন্ত্র) - পরিচালনা করা (ব্যবসা)Russian: бегать - управлять (бизнесом) - работать (о машине)Japanese: 走る - 運営する（ビジネスなど） - 動く（機械など）Vietnamese: chạy - điều hành (kinh doanh/máy móc)Korean: 달리다 - 운영하다 (사업) - 작동하다 (기계)Turkish: koşmak - işletmek (iş) - çalışmak (makine)Urdu: دوڑنا - چلانا (مشین) - چلانا/سنبھالنا (کاروبار)Indonesian: chạy - điều hành (doanh nghiệp/thiết bị)
Example Sentences
She runs every morning in the park.
basic
The machine runs smoothly without any problems.
basic
He runs a small shop near the station.
basic
We’ve run out of sugar; can you buy some?
natural
Sorry, I need to run; I’m late for my appointment.
natural
In the long run, exercising will keep you healthy.
natural