runs

/rʌnz/
verb
  1. Third person singular present of run; moves quickly on foot.
    • She runs every morning before work.
    • The dog runs across the park chasing a ball.
    • He runs faster than anyone on the team.
  2. Operates or manages something (e.g., a business, machine, event).
    • The committee runs the annual charity fundraiser.
    • He runs the computer program to check for errors.
    • My aunt runs a small bakery downtown.
  3. Functions or works in a particular way.
    • The clock runs on batteries.
    • This software runs on all major operating systems.
    • The engine runs smoothly after the repair.
  4. Extends or continues in a certain direction or for a certain distance.
    • A path runs through the forest.
    • The fence runs along the edge of the property.
    • The movie runs for two hours.
  5. Participates in a race or election.
    • She runs in the 100-meter dash.
    • The candidate runs a clean campaign.
    • He runs for city council every four years.
noun
  1. Plural of run; acts of running, or trips or journeys.
    • The delivery driver makes three runs to the warehouse each day.
    • She goes on short runs around the neighborhood.
    • The team scored two runs in the final inning.
  2. A series of similar events or occurrences.
    • We've had a run of bad luck lately.
    • The stock market saw a run of gains for five days.
    • The theater had a successful run of the play.
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