running

• Sich auf das Laufen oder die schnelle Fortbewegung zu Fuß beziehend; in Bewegung befindlich oder fließend.

Describes something related to the activity of running or moving quickly on foot.

1. In operationB1formal

   Operating or functioning continuously or at the present time.

   In Betrieb

   • The factory has been running 24 hours a day.
   • The machine is running smoothly now.
   • We have a running water supply in the house.

   Synonymeactivefunctioninggoingin operationin useoperatingoperationalworking

   Antonymeidleoffstopped

2. Continuous or ongoingB1formal

   Happening or existing without interruption.

   Fortlaufend

   • He has a running joke about his boss.
   • The running total is now over $1000.
   • She has a running account of her travels.

   Synonymeceaselessconstantcontinuousincessantnonstopongoingperpetualunbrokenunceasinguninterrupted

   Antonymediscontinuousintermittentoccasionalsporadic

3. For runningA2informal

   Designed or used for the activity of running.

   Zum Laufen

   • He bought new running shoes for the marathon.
   • She wore running gear to the gym.
   • The park has a running track for athletes.

   Synonymejogging

4. A2formal

   Moving or flowing like liquid.

   Fließend

   • There is running water in the sink.
   • The river has running currents.
   • He has a running nose from the cold.

   Synonymeflowingfluidliquidstreaming

   Antonymestagnantstandingstaticstationarystill

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder Tätigkeit des schnellen Gehens zu Fuß bezeichnet, meist schneller als Gehen; auch ein Laufwettbewerb oder das Joggen als Sport.

A noun referring to the act or activity of moving quickly on foot, typically faster than walking.

unzählbar

1. Act of moving quickly on footA1formal

   The activity or sport of moving rapidly on foot, especially as a form of exercise or competition.

   Laufen

   • Running is my favorite form of exercise.
   • She goes running every morning in the park.
   • The marathon includes 42 kilometers of running.

   Synonymedashingjoggingracing

2. Continuous operationB1formal

   The act of operating or functioning continuously.

   Dauerbetrieb

   • The machine has been in running for 24 hours.
   • The factory maintains running throughout the night shift.
   • The car's engine needs regular running to stay in good condition.

   Synonymeactionexecutionfunctioningoperationperformanceworking

3. Management or administrationB2formal

   The act of managing or organizing something.

   Führung

   • The running of the event was flawless.
   • She took over the running of the family business.
   • Efficient running of the company requires good leadership.

   Synonymeadministrationconductcontroldirectiongovernanceleadershipmanagementoperationorganizationsupervision

• 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