Inside the Universes

'Run'

[run.n.01] as in: a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

Examples:
the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th
their first tally came in the 3rd inning

'Run'

[test.n.05] as in: the act of testing something

Examples:
in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
he called each flip of the coin a new trial

'Run'

[footrace.n.01] as in: a race run on foot

Examples:
she broke the record for the half-mile run

'Run'

[streak.n.01] as in: an unbroken series of events

Examples:
had a streak of bad luck
Nicklaus had a run of birdies

'Run'

[run.n.05] as in: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

Examples:
the defensive line braced to stop the run
the coach put great emphasis on running

'Run'

[run.n.06] as in: a regular trip

Examples:
the ship made its run in record time

'Run'

[run.n.07] as in: the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace

Examples:
he broke into a run
his daily run keeps him fit

'Run'

[run.n.08] as in: the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation

Examples:
the assembly line was on a 12-hour run

'Run'

[run.n.09] as in: unrestricted freedom to use

Examples:
he has the run of the house

'Run'

[run.n.10] as in: the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)

Examples:
a daily run of 100,000 gallons of paint

'Run'

[rivulet.n.01] as in: a small stream

'Run'

[political_campaign.n.01] as in: a race between candidates for elective office

Examples:
I managed his campaign for governor
he is raising money for a Senate run

'Run'

[run.n.13] as in: a row of unravelled stitches

Examples:
she got a run in her stocking

'Run'

[discharge.n.06] as in: the pouring forth of a fluid

'Run'

[run.n.15] as in: an unbroken chronological sequence

Examples:
the play had a long run on Broadway
the team enjoyed a brief run of victories

'Run'

[run.n.16] as in: a short trip

Examples:
take a run into town

'Run'

[run.v.01] as in: move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

Examples:
Don't run--you'll be out of breath
The children ran to the store

'Run'

[scat.v.01] as in: flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

Examples:
If you see this man, run!
The burglars escaped before the police showed up

'Run'

[run.v.03] as in: stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

Examples:
Service runs all the way to Cranbury
His knowledge doesn't go very far
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets

'Run'

[operate.v.01] as in: direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

Examples:
She is running a relief operation in the Sudan

'Run'

[run.v.05] as in: have a particular form

Examples:
the story or argument runs as follows
as the saying goes...

'Run'

[run.v.06] as in: move along, of liquids

Examples:
Water flowed into the cave
the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi

'Run'

[function.v.01] as in: perform as expected when applied

Examples:
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
Does this old car still run well?
This old radio doesn't work anymore

'Run'

[range.v.01] as in: change or be different within limits

Examples:
Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion
Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent
The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals
My students range from very bright to dull

'Run'

[campaign.v.01] as in: run, stand, or compete for an office or a position

Examples:
Who's running for treasurer this year?

'Run'

[play.v.18] as in: cause to emit recorded audio or video

Examples:
They ran the tapes over and over again
I'll play you my favorite record
He never tires of playing that video

'Run'

[run.v.11] as in: move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way

Examples:
who are these people running around in the building?
She runs around telling everyone of her troubles
let the dogs run free

'Run'

[tend.v.01] as in: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Examples:
She tends to be nervous before her lectures
These dresses run small
He inclined to corpulence

'Run'

[run.v.13] as in: be operating, running or functioning

Examples:
The car is still running--turn it off!

'Run'

[run.v.14] as in: change from one state to another

Examples:
run amok
run rogue
run riot

'Run'

[run.v.15] as in: cause to perform

Examples:
run a subject
run a process

'Run'

[run.v.16] as in: be affected by; be subjected to

Examples:
run a temperature
run a risk

'Run'

[prevail.v.03] as in: continue to exist

Examples:
These stories die hard
The legend of Elvis endures

'Run'

[run.v.18] as in: occur persistently

Examples:
Musical talent runs in the family

'Run'

[run.v.19] as in: carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine

Examples:
Run the dishwasher
run a new program on the Mac
the computer executed the instruction

'Run'

[carry.v.15] as in: include as the content; broadcast or publicize

Examples:
We ran the ad three times
This paper carries a restaurant review
All major networks carried the press conference

'Run'

[run.v.21] as in: carry out

Examples:
run an errand

'Run'

[guide.v.05] as in: pass over, across, or through

Examples:
He ran his eyes over her body
She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
He drew her hair through his fingers

'Run'

[run.v.23] as in: cause something to pass or lead somewhere

Examples:
Run the wire behind the cabinet

'Run'

[run.v.24] as in: make without a miss

'Run'

[run.v.25] as in: deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor

'Run'

[run.v.26] as in: cause an animal to move fast

Examples:
run the dogs

'Run'

[run.v.27] as in: be diffused

Examples:
These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run

'Run'

[run.v.28] as in: sail before the wind

'Run'

[run.v.29] as in: cover by running; run a certain distance

Examples:
She ran 10 miles that day

'Run'

[run.v.30] as in: extend or continue for a certain period of time

Examples:
The film runs 5 hours

'Run'

[run.v.31] as in: set animals loose to graze

'Run'

[run.v.32] as in: keep company

Examples:
the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring

'Run'

[run.v.33] as in: run with the ball; in such sports as football

'Run'

[run.v.34] as in: travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means

Examples:
Run to the store!
She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there

'Run'

[ply.v.03] as in: travel a route regularly

Examples:
Ships ply the waters near the coast

'Run'

[hunt.v.01] as in: pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

Examples:
Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland
The dogs are running deer
The Duke hunted in these woods

'Run'

[race.v.02] as in: compete in a race

Examples:
he is running the Marathon this year
let's race and see who gets there first

'Run'

[move.v.13] as in: progress by being changed

Examples:
The speech has to go through several more drafts
run through your presentation before the meeting

'Run'

[melt.v.01] as in: reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

Examples:
melt butter
melt down gold
The wax melted in the sun

'Run'

[ladder.v.01] as in: come unraveled or undone as if by snagging

Examples:
Her nylons were running

'Run'

[run.v.41] as in: become undone

Examples:
the sweater unraveled