running
13 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUNNING
[noncount]
1
:
the activity or sport of running
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He took up running for exercise.
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long-distance running
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They go running every evening.
2
:
the activity of managing or operating something
— usually + of
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She's in charge of the day-to-day running of the entire operation.
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the smooth running of the events
3
:
the activity of bringing drugs, guns, etc., to a place illegally and secretly
in the running
1
:
competing in a contest
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The enthusiasm of his supporters made him decide to stay in the running for mayor.
2
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having a chance to win a contest
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She is still in the running for the prize.
out of the running
1
:
not competing in a contest
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He declared himself officially out of the running for mayor.
2
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having no chance to win a contest
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She is now out of the running for the prize.
2
running
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/
adjective
2
running
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUNNING
always used before a noun
1
:
operating or flowing
—
see also running water
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Never add fuel to a running engine.
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a running faucet
2
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going on steadily or repeatedly for a long period of time
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The farmer had a running battle with pests and disease.
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a running joke/gag [=a joke/gag that is repeated many times in slightly different ways]
3
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made during the course of a process or activity
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The major television stations provided running commentaries on the election results.
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She kept a running total of their expenses on the trip.
4
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done while running or immediately after running
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a running catch/jump
5
American football
— used to describe play in which the ball is moved forward by running rather than by passing
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a running play
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The team has a strong running game. [=the team is good at moving the ball by running with it]
6
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designed for use by runners
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a running track
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running shoes
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running
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/
adverb
3
running
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUNNING
always used after a noun
:
following or happening one after the other
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It has rained (for) three days running. [=for three days in a row; for three consecutive days]
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He has won the competition three times running.
