How to say running and what does running mean?
running
noun, adjective
How to pronounce running?
The word running sounds like run-ning
/'rənɪŋ/
What is the definition of running?
nounthe act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
nounthe act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
noun(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
Examples
- the coach put great emphasis on running
adjective(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Examples
- in running (or working) order
adjectivemeasured lengthwise
Examples
- cost of lumber per running foot
adjectivecontinually repeated over a period of time
Examples
- a running joke among us
adjectiveof advancing the ball by running
Examples
- the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays
adjective(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
Examples
- as mountain stream with freely running water
- hovels without running water
nounthe act of administering or being in charge of something
Examples
- he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time
nounthe state of being in operation
Examples
- a running engine
executed or initiated by running
Examples
- running plays worked better than pass plays
- took a running jump
- a running start
