run
Translation
to run, to manage, to operate, to flow
Examples
I run in the park every morning.
I run in the park every morning.
She runs a small business.
She runs a small business.
The engine is running smoothly.
The engine is running smoothly.
Tears ran down her face.
Tears ran down her face.
Grammar Patterns
to run ((in/at a place)) to move quickly using your legs I run in the park every morning.
to run ((sth.)) to manage or operate something She runs a small business.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jog, sprint, dash; Antonyms: walk, stand
Etymology
From Old English 'rinnan', meaning 'to flow, to run'.
Memory Tips
Think of the core idea of continuous movement: a person running, a business running, a faucet running.