Phrases that contain “run”: run out, run away and more

Phrase Hound found 372 phrases and 150 compound words that contain run. The most common are listed below. Open run in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.

Phrases 372

run outAlternative form of runout: Something that has been run out.
run awayTo flee by running.
run downTo hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them.
run overTo exceed the allotted time.
run upTo run (towards someone or something); to hasten to a destination.
long runAn extended period of time.
run the riskto risk something important.
home runA four-base hit, allowing the batter to circle the bases and reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team.
run timeThe stage during which a program is executing.
run offTo flee or depart quickly.
run aroundTo be very busy doing many different things.
run the showTo be the leader, to be in charge.
run-throughA rehearsal of a drama, especially an uninterrupted one, but with no makeup or costume.
hit and runThe crime of causing a traffic collision, and leaving without acknowledging responsibility.
cut and runTo cut the anchor cable and not wait to weigh it.
in the long runAfter a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.
run amokTo go on a rampage; to be in an uncontrollable rage.
bank runAn event where many depositors of one or more banks withdraw money from their bank accounts within a short time, causing the banks concerned to become unstable.
run alongTo leave; to make one's way somewhere else.
run afterTo follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something).
run away withTo leave secretly with another person, often with the intention of getting married or of living together against the wishes of the family.
run-of-the-millOrdinary; not special.
first-runmade available for public screening for the first time
print runThe total number of copies (of a book edition) printed as one batch on the printing press (that is, from one setup on the press).
run out onTo leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without prior warning.

Compound words 150

runnerAgent noun of run; one who runs.
runwayA defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.
autorunAny feature that runs a program, etc. automatically.
runlevelAny of a set of modes of operation in certain operating systems, defining the state of the machine after boot.
speedrunA playthrough of a computer or video game in which the whole game or a select part of it, such as a single level, is played with the intent of completing it as quickly as possible, optionally with certain prerequisites.
misrunA casting that does not completely fill the mold, leaving unfilled spaces.
runnedsimple past and past participle of run
runnelA small stream, a rivulet.
runrigA system of land tenure in which farmland was divided into irregular strips and allocated to tenants in rotation; a strip of such land.
forerunTo run in front.

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