runs
word · lemma: run
/ˈɹənz/
ruhnz
/ɹˈʌnz/
ruhnz
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'run'. It can mean to move quickly on foot, to operate or function, or to manage something such as a business.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and highly flexible. Meaning depends on context: 'she runs every day' (moves fast), 'the machine runs' (functions), 'he runs a shop' (manages). Learners often overuse it for exercise only, but it is much broader.
Spanish: corre - funciona - administraPortuguese (BR): corre - funciona - administraPortuguese (PT): corre - funciona - gereChinese (Simplified): 跑 - 运转 - 经营Chinese (Traditional): 跑 - 運轉 - 經營Hindi: दौड़ता है/दौड़ती है - चलता है - चलाता हैArabic: يركض - يعمل - يديرBengali: দৌড়ায় - চালায় - পরিচালনা করেRussian: бегает - управляет - работаетJapanese: 走る - 運営する - 動くVietnamese: chạy - vận hành - điều hànhKorean: 뛴다 - 운영한다 - 작동한다Turkish: koşar - çalışır - işletirUrdu: دوڑتی ہے - چلاتا ہے - سنبھالتا ہےIndonesian: berlari - menjalankan - mengelola
Example Sentences
She runs in the park every morning.
basic
My uncle runs a small store.
basic
He runs on coffee and four hours of sleep.
natural
The meeting always runs longer than planned.
natural
News runs fast in a small town.
natural
This computer runs well.
basic