running

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

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.

日本語:経営※

“He is responsible for the day-to-day running of the office.”

“The smooth running of the international conference depended on the seamless coordination between the technical staff and the local organisers.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. continuing for a long time or happening regularly.

adj. continuous, ongoing, or maintained over a period of time without interruption.

“They have a running joke about who is the worst cook in the family.”

“The documentary provides a running commentary on the political changes occurring throughout the decade.”

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.

“The campsite has no running water, so we have to bring our own.”

“The sound of running water from the nearby stream provided a peaceful backdrop to their afternoon picnic.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine

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.

“He has a running nose because of his hay fever.”

“The doctor examined the running sore to determine if the infection had spread to the surrounding tissue.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adv. happening one after another without a break.

adv. occurring in a continuous sequence; consecutively.

Español:consecutivo

“Our team has won four games running.”

“The company reported record profits for the third year running, exceeding even the most optimistic forecasts from market analysts.”