run

B1 · Intermediate

v. to be in charge of a business, a shop, or an activity.

v. to manage, direct, or be in charge of an organisation or operation.

日本語:営む※

“She runs a small bakery in the center of town.”

“After the merger, he was appointed to run the entire European division of the logistics firm.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to flow or move like water from a tap or in a river.

v. to flow in a stream or be in a liquid state; often used for domestic water supplies.

日本語:流れる※

Español:correr

“Don't leave the water running while you brush your teeth.”

“The river runs through the valley, providing a vital water source for the local agricultural communities.”

B1 · Intermediate Computing

v. to make a machine or a computer program work.

v. to cause a machine or computer program to function or process data.

“You need to run the latest update to fix the security bugs.”

“The technician decided to run the diagnostic software overnight to identify the source of the hardware failure.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate American English

v. to try to get elected for a job in the government.

v. to stand as a candidate in an election for political office.

“She decided to run for mayor because she wanted to improve the local schools.”

“Several prominent senators have already announced their intention to run for the presidency in the upcoming election cycle.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a continuous period of time when something happens or a series of things.

n. a continuous spell or sequence of events, often of a specified kind.

Español:carrera

“The team had a long run of wins before they finally lost a game.”

“The play enjoyed a successful three-month run on Broadway before going on a national tour.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a short trip or a regular journey.

n. a journey or route, especially one taken regularly or for pleasure.

“The supermarket is just a quick five-minute run in the car.”

“The delivery driver completed his morning run ahead of schedule despite the heavy fog on the motorway.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Sports

n. a point scored in games like cricket or baseball.

n. a unit of scoring in baseball or cricket, achieved by reaching bases or running between wickets.

Español:carrera

“He scored the winning run in the final inning of the game.”

“The batsman managed to steal a quick run while the fielder was distracted by the crowd.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. a long hole in a piece of clothing where the threads have come apart.

n. a line of unravelled stitches in a knitted fabric, particularly in hosiery.

“She noticed a run in her tights just before the interview started.”

“The delicate silk stockings were prone to runs if they caught on even the slightest rough surface.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Agriculture

n. a fenced area where animals can move around outside.

n. an enclosed area in which animals or birds can exercise or feed.

“The chickens have a large run where they can find insects in the grass.”

“The farmer expanded the sheep run to ensure the flock had access to fresh grazing land during the summer months.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. when many people suddenly want to take their money out of a bank.

n. a sudden, urgent demand by many customers for the withdrawal of their funds from a financial institution.

“Rumors of the bank's failure caused a run on deposits.”

“The central bank intervened to provide liquidity after a sudden run threatened to destabilise the national currency.”

C2 · Proficiency Technical · Archaic

adj. melted or in a liquid state.

adj. melted or molten; specifically used for materials like butter or metal.

“The run butter was poured over the fresh vegetables.”

“The artisan used run metal to fill the intricate molds for the bronze statues.”