run
US /rʌn/
Definition
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
She runs a small consulting firm that specializes in marketing.
Word Family
Synonyms
- operatedirect or control; projects, businesses, etc
- managebe successful; achieve a goal
- joga sharp change in direction
Collocations
- Easy run fast in the parkto operate, manage, or execute regarding fast in the park
- Medium run daily operations of the business smoothlyto operate, manage, or execute regarding daily operations of the business smoothly
- Hard run a significant fiscal budget deficitto operate, manage, or execute regarding a significant fiscal budget deficit
- Very Hard run the gauntlet of scathing public criticismto operate, manage, or execute regarding the gauntlet of scathing public criticism
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.