Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing run, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(12)
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go running
to run outdoors as a form of regular exercise
run a business
to manage and operate a company on a daily basis
run a check
carry out a systematic search or verification, often using a database or system
run a club
manage and organize the activities of a club
run a group
organize and manage a group on a regular basis
run a restaurant
to manage and operate a restaurant
run a store
To manage and operate a retail shop on a daily basis
run a bar
to manage the day-to-day operations of a bar
run a company
to manage and operate a business organization
run a hotel
manage and operate a hotel as a business
run a shop
To manage and operate a shop on a daily basis
run a bank
to manage and operate a bank as its leader
Adjective + noun(5)
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running water
water supplied continuously through pipes to a building
cross-country running
running over natural terrain such as fields, hills, and mud
long-distance running
the practice of running over distances of several kilometres or more
smooth running
the efficient and uninterrupted operation of a system or process
unsuccessful run
an attempt to win an elected office that fails
Verb + adverb(6)
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run aground
to become stuck after a vessel touches the seabed or riverbed
ran off
printed or copied a quantity of documents quickly
run around
to move about energetically, especially while playing
run off
to leave suddenly or hurry away
run over
to hit someone or something with a vehicle and pass over them
running around
moving quickly and freely from place to place