run

• Substantiv, das den Akt oder einen einzelnen Fall des Laufens, eine schnell zu Fuß zurückgelegte Strecke oder eine Abfolge solcher Ereignisse bezeichnet.

A noun referring to an act or instance of running, a journey on foot at a fast pace, or a sequence of similar events.

1. Act of runningA1formal

   The action of moving quickly on foot, faster than walking.

   Lauf

   • She went for a run in the park this morning.
   • He won the 100-meter run at the Olympics.
   • The dog loves to chase after a ball during our runs.

   Synonymeboltbounddashgallopjogloperacerushscamperscurrysprinttrot

2. Competition or raceA2formal

   A competition where participants run to reach the finish line first.

   Lauf

   • The marathon run attracted thousands of participants.
   • It's my first time entering a 5K run.
   • The kids are training for the school run.

   Synonymedashfootraceracesprint

3. Continuous operationB1formal

   A period of continuous activity or operation.

   Dauerbetrieb

   • The machine has been on a 24-hour run.
   • The play had a successful run of six months.
   • The factory is at full run during peak season.

   Synonymeboutintervalperiodsessionshiftspellstretchturn

4. Sequence of successesB2informal

   A continuous series of successes or similar events.

   Erfolgsserie

   • The team is on a winning run of five games.
   • He had a lucky run at the casino.
   • The stock market enjoyed a good run last week.

   Synonymechainseriesstreakstringsuccession

• Verb, das schnelle Fortbewegung zu Fuß bezeichnet oder Führung, Betrieb bzw. Durchführung einer Tätigkeit ausdrückt.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving swiftly on foot or managing, operating, or conducting an activity.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Move quickly on footA1formal

   To move at a speed faster than a walk, using quick steps.

   Laufen

   • She runs every morning to stay fit.
   • The children ran to the playground.
   • He ran across the street to catch the bus.

   Synonymeboltdashgallophurryjogracescamperspeedsprinttrot

2. Manage or operateB1formal

   To be in charge of or manage something, like a business or organization.

   leiten

   • She runs a successful bakery.
   • He runs the family farm.
   • They run several programs for the community.

   Synonymeadministerconductcoordinatedirectheadleadmanageoperateoverseesupervise

3. Function or operateA2formal

   To work or function properly, especially machines or systems.

   Laufen

   • The computer won't run this software.
   • The engine runs smoothly after the repair.
   • Does the washing machine run quietly?

   Synonymefunctiongooperateperformwork

   Antonymebreakfailhaltstallstop

4. Compete in a raceA2formal

   To participate in a competition involving running.

   An einem Rennen teilnehmen

   • She runs in marathons every year.
   • He runs for the school track team.
   • They run the 100-meter sprint.

   Synonymecompeteracesprint

Phrasal-Variantenrun acrossrun alongrun aroundrun awayrun byrun downrun forrun intorun offrun onrun outrun overrun throughrun up