running meaning and definition

RUNNING noun

Definition of running (noun)

1. (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
   • "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running"
   • synonyms: run, running game, running play
2. the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
   • "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"
   • synonyms: run
3. the state of being in operation
   • "the engine is running smoothly"
4. the act of administering or being in charge of something
   • "he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time"
5. the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
   • synonyms: track

RUNNING adjective

Definition of running (adjective)

1. (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
   • "as mountain stream with freely running water"; "hovels without running water"
   • antonym: standing
2. continually repeated over a period of time
   • "a running joke among us"
3. of advancing the ball by running
   • "the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays"
   • antonym: pass
4. executed or initiated by running
   • "running plays worked better than pass plays"; "took a running jump"; "a running start"
   • antonym: standing
5. measured lengthwise
   • "cost of lumber per running foot"
   • synonyms: linear
6. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
   • "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
   • synonyms: functional, operative, working