(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; as mountain stream with freely running water; hovels without running water'

of advancing the ball by running; the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays'

executed or initiated by running; running plays worked better than pass plays; took a running jump; a running start'

(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

[ Syn: run , running play , running game ]

the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; he broke into a run; his daily run keeps him fit

[ Syn: run ]

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

[ Syn: track ]

continually repeated over a period of time; a running joke among us'

measured lengthwise; cost of lumber per running foot

[ Syn: linear ]

(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; in running (or working) order; a functional set of brakes

[ Syn: operative , functional , working ]