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When a machine is powered by a specific type or source of energy, it utilizes that energy to function.

• This car runs on batteries, allowing it to drive through the city without producing emissions.

to strive earnestly to obtain or accomplish something

• She decided to run after a better job to achieve her career goals.

When an event runs on, it persists longer than anticipated.

• The meeting ran on for two hours, exceeding the scheduled time.

to abruptly depart from a location or individual after committing theft

• The thief ran off with my phone and quickly escaped.

to exhaust yourself to the point of becoming unwell

• If you keep working overtime all week, you will eventually run yourself down.

When a liquid overflows, it spills over the boundary due to excessive quantity.

• Carelessly, the water ran over the cup, spilling everywhere.

to review, inspect, or manage a series of items, often swiftly

• We need to run through these reports quickly to find the key information.

To accrue a large amount of debt through certain actions.

• He ran up a large amount of debt on his credit card due to uncontrolled spending.

To produce printed copies of something, often using a printer or copier.

• I need to get this report printed; can you help me run it off?

to encounter an unforeseen problem or get into unexpected trouble.

• While sorting through old books, I ran across one that I thought I had lost.

When a bigger vessel collides with a smaller one, potentially causing it to sink.

• At sea, a cargo ship accidentally ran down a small fishing boat.

used when instructing children to leave or move away

• I don't want to play with you anymore, so run along!

to depart from a place or someone swiftly and unexpectedly

• She felt uncomfortable at the party, so she ran off quickly.

to abruptly and secretly depart from a location or person

• He ran away while his parents weren't paying attention.

To 'run in' a new vehicle, you operate it cautiously at low speeds initially, to ensure the longevity and integrity of the engine.

• With our new car, we decided to drive slowly for the first few hundred kilometers to run the engine in.

to be occupied with numerous tasks and activities, often in a hectic manner

• She was running around all day, preparing for the meeting tomorrow.

to attain a specific quantity, level, or dimension.

• Her savings eventually ran to a hundred thousand dollars.

to encounter an unforeseen difficulty

• We ran up against some unforeseen difficulties while preparing the report.

to effortlessly achieve victory in a competition or contest

• The team ran away with the championship in the competition.

To encounter difficulties or begin to experience problems.

• We unexpectedly ran into some difficulties during the planning.

to deplete, exhaust, or completely sell all of something, resulting in no remainder.

• We have run out of milk at home, so we need to buy more.

to unexpectedly encounter someone familiar

• I ran across an old friend at the store.

to pursue someone or something that is in motion away from you

• He saw her leave the café and immediately ran after her.

to attempt to initiate a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

• He has been running after her, hoping to establish a relationship.

to be in opposition to someone or something, or to have an adverse impact on them.

• This policy runs against the best interests of the community.

used when instructing children to leave or go somewhere else

• Kids, run along! Don't bother us here!

to undertake numerous tasks for another person, particularly when they are capable of managing them independently

• She is always running around after him, attending to his every need.

to frequently associate with someone or spend a substantial amount of time together

• She often runs around with her friends, meeting up every week.

When an animal or vehicle you are riding becomes too fast, you lose control and it carries you onward.

• The horse ran away with the rider during the race, rendering them completely uncontrollable.

to present an idea or plan to someone for their feedback or opinion

• Before we proceed, I want to run this plan by you. Can you give me your feedback first?

to unfairly criticize an individual or thing

• He always enjoys running down other people's achievements at the parties.

to decrease the size or significance of a business or organization, or to become diminished in this manner.

• As market demand decreased, many small businesses had to run down their operations.

When the police apprehend someone, they take the individual to the police station.

• The police ran a few suspicious suspects in during the night and took them to the station.

to inadvertently collide with an object or a person using a vehicle

• He accidentally ran his car into a tree while making a turn.

to unexpectedly encounter someone you are familiar with

• I ran into my old friend at the supermarket!

In cricket, to be run out means a player from the opposing team throws the ball at the wicket you are running towards, hitting it before you arrive, thus ending your turn as a batsman.

• In the final innings of the match, he was run out, which ensured their victory.

to abruptly abandon someone you are involved with or something you are accountable for, typically without notice, often leading to difficulties

• She ran out on him when he needed her support the most.

When a vehicle or its driver collides with and drives over a person or object.

• He accidentally ran over that puppy.

to extend beyond the anticipated completion time

• The meeting ran over due to issues that I hadn't anticipated.

to briefly state or rehearse something

• Before the meeting, we need to run over the agenda briefly.

to be extremely busy handling various tasks and activities

• He was running round all day moving between different meetings.

to thrust a sword or similar pointed weapon deeply into a person or animal

• The swordsman ran his sword through the enemy's heart.

to take something on, utilize it, and pursue further development

• When we learned about the new idea, they decided to run with it and push it forward.