running

noun
UK: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
US: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

  1. The activity of moving quickly on foot.

    1. I enjoy running in the park every morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. Running is a great way to stay in shape and improve cardiovascular health. [ ] [ ]

  2. The management or operation of something.

    1. She is in charge of the running of the family business. [ ] [ ]
    2. The smooth running of the project depends on effective teamwork and communication. [ ] [ ]

  3. A continuous period of something.

    1. The play had a long running on Broadway. [ ] [ ]
    2. The product's long running success is a testament to its quality and innovation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

operating flowing
running verb

  1. Moving at a speed faster than walking.

    1. I saw her running to catch the bus. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog was running around the yard chasing a ball in the sunshine. [ ] [ ]

  2. Operating or functioning.

    1. The engine is running smoothly now after the repairs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new software is running efficiently, improving our team's productivity. [ ] [ ]

  3. Extending in a particular direction.

    1. A river is running through the valley. [ ] [ ]
    2. A high-speed rail line is running across the country, connecting major cities. [ ] [ ]
running adjective

  1. That is in progress or operation.

    1. Do not touch a running machine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The website has a running commentary during the live sporting event. [ ] [ ]

  2. Continuous; successive.

    1. I have attended three running meetings. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company reported three running quarters of increased profits and growth. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "running" in English means: The activity of moving quickly on foot., The management or operation of something., A continuous period of something..

The phonetic transcription of "running" is /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "running": operating, flowing.

Example usage of "running": "I enjoy running in the park every morning.". More examples on the page.