Run from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹən/ /ˈfɹəm

RUN-frum

UK

ɹˈʌn/ /fɹˈɒm

ruhn-FROM

Definition

To escape or move quickly away from something, especially to avoid danger, responsibility, or unpleasant situations.

Usage & Nuances

'Run from' can refer to both physically fleeing and avoiding something non-physical (like problems). It is informal and often used metaphorically: 'run from your fears'. Common mistakes include confusing it with 'run away from', which is usually physical.

• Spanish: huir de - escapar de
• Portuguese (BR): fugir de - escapar de
• Portuguese (PT): fugir de - escapar de
• Chinese (Simplified): 逃离 - 逃避
• Chinese (Traditional): 逃離 - 逃避
• Hindi: से भागना - से दूर भागना
• Arabic: يَفرّ من - يهرب من
• Bengali: পালানো - এড়ানো
• Russian: убегать от - избегать
• Japanese: 逃げる - 回避する
• Vietnamese: chạy trốn khỏi - né tránh
• Korean: 도망치다 - 피하다
• Turkish: kaçmak - kaçınmak
• Urdu: بھاگنا - گریز کرنا
• Indonesian: lari dari - menghindar dari

Example Sentences

She tried to run from the angry dog.

basic

You can't run from your problems forever.

basic

He wants to run from responsibility.

basic

Stop trying to run from your feelings and just talk to me.

natural

They knew they couldn't run from their past forever.

natural

Whenever things get tough, she just wants to run from it all.

natural