running

moving quickly on foot

• “heard running footsteps behind him”

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

• “a mountain stream with freely running water”
• “hovels without running water”

continually repeated over a period of time

• “a running joke among us”

of advancing the ball by running

• “the team”

executed or initiated by running

• “running plays worked better than pass plays”
• “took a running jump”
• “a running start”

measured lengthwise

• “cost of lumber per running foot”

(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

• “in running (or working) order”
• “a functional set of brakes”

(American football) a play in which a player runs with the ball

• “the defensive line braced to stop the run”
• “the coach put great emphasis on running”

the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace

• “he broke into a run”
• “his daily run keeps him fit”

the state of being in operation

• “the engine is running smoothly”

the act of administering or being in charge of something

• “he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time”

the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track