running
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the activity or sport of moving fast on foot.
n.the physical activity or competitive sport of rapid locomotion on foot.
Simple“She goes running every morning before she has breakfast.”
In context“Long-distance running requires not only physical endurance but also significant mental discipline to maintain a consistent pace over several hours.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the way a business, system, or machine is managed and kept working.
n.the management, administration, or functional operation of an organisation or system.
Simple“He is responsible for the day-to-day running of the office.”
In context“The smooth running of the international conference depended on the seamless coordination between the technical staff and the local organisers.”
Synonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
adj.continuing for a long time or happening regularly.
adj.continuous, ongoing, or maintained over a period of time without interruption.
Simple“They have a running joke about who is the worst cook in the family.”
In context“The documentary provides a running commentary on the political changes occurring throughout the decade.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 A2 Elementary
adj.water or liquid that is moving or flowing from a tap.
adj.referring to water supplied through pipes and taps, or liquid in a state of flow.
Simple“The campsite has no running water, so we have to bring our own.”
In context“The sound of running water from the nearby stream provided a peaceful backdrop to their afternoon picnic.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.liquid coming out of a part of your body, like your nose or a sore.
adj.discharging pus, mucus, or other fluids, typically due to infection or irritation.
Simple“He has a running nose because of his hay fever.”
In context“The doctor examined the running sore to determine if the infection had spread to the surrounding tissue.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
adv.happening one after another without a break.
adv.occurring in a continuous sequence; consecutively.
Simple“Our team has won four games running.”
In context“The company reported record profits for the third year running, exceeding even the most optimistic forecasts from market analysts.”
Synonyms
Usage running away · running costs · running out of time
By surface analysis, run + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.