Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with run in American Collocation
run
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/rʌn/
well
efficiently
properly
smoothly
successfully
well
Many thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make the competition run smoothly.
by a particular group
independently
privately
professionally
Most day nurseries are privately run.
by more than one person or group
jointly
The course is run jointly by The University of Stirling and The University of Dundee.
company or organization
business
clinic
club
company
school
shop
Until recently, she ran her own travel agency business.
course or class
class
course
seminar
session
workshop
We run workshops to help you improve your study skills.
event
competition
event
Let us know if you want help with running an event in your area.
project or scheme
campaign
programme
project
scheme
service
If your company runs this scheme, ask your human resources department for a form to fill in.