To move swiftly on foot so that both feet leave the ground during each stride. She decided to run to the store to get there faster.
To manage or operate something, such as a business or organization. He runs a successful restaurant downtown.
To function or operate, as a machine or system. The engine runs smoothly after the recent maintenance.
He plans to run in the marathon next month.
To cause a liquid to flow. She ran the water to fill the bathtub.
To extend or continue in a particular direction or course. The road runs parallel to the river.
To publish or broadcast something, such as an article or advertisement. The newspaper decided to run the story on the front page.
To be a candidate in an election. She announced her decision to run for mayor.