run for

• Partikelverb, das bedeutet, sich um ein Amt, einen Posten oder eine Auszeichnung zu bewerben, meist bei einer Wahl oder einem Wettbewerb.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of competing for a position, office, or honor, typically in an election or contest.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Pursue a political positionformal

   To compete in an election for a particular office or position.

   Sich zur Wahl stellen

   • She decided to run for mayor in the upcoming election.
   • He is running for a seat in the Senate.
   • Many candidates run for president every four years.

   Synonymecontestseekstand for

2. Hurry to achieve somethinginformal

   To move quickly in order to get something or achieve a goal.

   Losrennen, um etwas zu erreichen

   • I had to run for the bus to catch it on time.
   • He ran for the door when he heard the alarm.
   • She ran for cover during the sudden rainstorm.

   Synonymemake for

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