run on

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar que algo continua sem parar ou que alguém fala demoradamente sem pausas. No sentido literal, significa prolongar-se, durar mais do que o esperado, especialmente no tempo verbal contínuo; no sentido figurado, falar ou escrever de forma prolixa e enfadonha.

A phrasal verb used to indicate continuing without stopping, or to talk at length without pausing.

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, sem objeto

1. Continue without stoppinginformal

   To continue for a long time, often in a tedious or excessive way.

   Continuar sem parar

   • The meeting ran on for over three hours.
   • He tends to run on about his travels.
   • The speech ran on until everyone was bored.

   Sinônimoscarry onchatterdrone ongo onhold forthjabberprattleramble

   Antônimosceaseendhaltstopterminate

2. Operate using a specific energy sourceformal

   To function or be powered by a particular type of fuel or energy.

   Funcionar a

   • This car runs on electricity.
   • The generator runs on diesel fuel.
   • The toy runs on batteries.

   Sinônimosgo onoperate onusework on

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