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Definition run in British English

run noun

noun
/rʌn/
1

the action of running for pleasure or in sport

Example

Paula usually has a shower after her run.

Example

That was a record-breaking run.

Example

I went for a run after work.

Synonyms and related words
run run runner
1.1

a race in which you must run a long distance

Example

Lee is doing a six-mile run on Saturday.

Synonyms and related words
ahead a poor second baton
2

a period of time when you continue to succeed or fail, especially in a sport or business

Example

Liverpool has had a fabulous run to the semi-finals.

Example

Eindhoven are on a twelve-match unbeaten run.

Example

I'm sure we'll continue our run of successful overseas investments.

2.1

a period of time when a play or television programme is performed or shown regularly

Example

a musical that has enjoyed a successful run on Broadway

Example

The programme has been so successful that its run has been extended.

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broadcast report give out
3

a journey that a train, ship etc does regularly

Example

A shuttle bus makes the run from the station to the airport.

Example

I'm doing the school run this morning.

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awayday circuit commute
3.1

a short journey that you do in a car for pleasure

Example

It was a very pleasant run to the coast.

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awayday circuit commute
4

the amount of something that a company or factory produces at one time

Example

The plates are a limited edition run of 250.

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automated factory industrial
5

an attempt to be elected to an official job or position

Example

Lavell has not ruled out a run for the state senate seat.

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ballot rigging by-election campaign
6

one point in the game of cricket

Example

He has scored 90 runs in this match.

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the Ashes at stumps bail
6.1

one point in the game of baseball

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balk ballpark base
7

a small area with a fence around it where animals such as chickens or rabbits can run around

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barnyard boma chicken run
8

a slope that you can slide down, usually on skis

Example

I started on the beginners' run.

Example

a toboggan run

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après-ski binding chairlift
8.1

a shaped object for sliding or rolling something down

Example

a marble run

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tube tubing roller
9

in card games, a group of cards whose numbers are in a series, for example a 4, 5, and 6

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bid call cards
10

a long thin hole in stockings or pantyhose

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arm armhole basque
Definition run in British English

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