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2. | running - the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit" Synonyms: run | |
3. | running - the state of being in operation; "the engine is running smoothly" | |
4. | running - the act of administering or being in charge of something; "he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time" | |
5. | running - the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track Synonyms: track | |
Adj. | 1. | running - moving quickly on foot; "heard running footsteps behind him" |
2. | running - (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "a mountain stream with freely running water"; "hovels without running water" Antonyms: standing - (of fluids) not moving or flowing; "mosquitoes breed in standing water" | |
3. | running - continually repeated over a period of time; "a running joke among us" | |
4. | running - of advancing the ball by running; "the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays" | |
5. | running - executed or initiated by running; "running plays worked better than pass plays"; "took a running jump"; "a running start" Antonyms: standing - executed in or initiated from a standing position; "a standing ovation"; "race from a standing start"; "a standing jump"; "a standing ovation" | |
6. | running - measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot" Synonyms: linear | |
7. | running - (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes" |