run
I run three times a week to stay healthy.
Forms
runs v. (3rd-person singular)
She runs faster than anyone on the team.
ran v. (past)
They ran to catch the last train.
run v. (past participle)
He has run the company for ten years.
running v./gerund/participle
Running helps clear my head after a long day.
runner noun
She's an experienced runner who trains every morning.
Phrasal verbs
run into
To meet someone unexpectedly.
I ran into an old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
run out of
To have none left of something.
We're about to run out of coffee—could you buy some on your way home?
run over
To hit someone or something with a vehicle.
A delivery truck accidentally ran over the mailbox on our street.
run away
To leave a place or person suddenly, often to escape.
After the argument, he threatened to run away, but he stayed.
run after
To chase someone or something.
The dog ran after the ball as soon as it was thrown.
run across
To find something or someone by chance.
I ran across her old letters while cleaning out the closet.
run by
To tell someone an idea or plan to get their opinion or approval.
Let me run this proposal by my manager before we submit it.
run through
To go over or rehearse something quickly.
We'll run through the presentation once more before the client arrives.
run up
To accumulate (often debts or bills).
He ran up a large phone bill while traveling abroad.
run down
To criticize someone or speak negatively about them.
Please don't run down your colleagues in front of the new team.
run off
To leave suddenly or quickly.
She ran off before we could finish the conversation.
run on
To continue for longer than expected.
The meeting ran on well past lunchtime.
run for
To campaign or stand as a candidate for a position.
He's decided to run for city council in the next election.