Cool MateRunning
UK /["/ˈrʌnɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈrʌnɪŋ/"]/
Definition
the action or sport of running
In simple words: The act of moving quickly on foot.
Examples
- to **go running**
- long-distance/cross-country running
- running shoes
- the **day-to-day running** of a business
- the **running costs** of a car *(= for example of fuel, repairs, insurance)*
- Mr Matengu was overseeing the smooth running of the exhibition.
- She took over the running of the organization.
- They are there to ensure the safe running of the event.
- drug-running
Usage notes
Use 'running' for both physical activity and as a metaphor (e.g., running a business). It's suitable for casual and formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone verb
Memory hint
Imagine running to catch a bus — quick and active!
Collocations
- cross-country
- fell
- distance
- event
- race
- gear
- efficient
- smooth
- day-to-day
- be involved in
- be responsible for
- costs
- expenses
Synonyms
- jogging
- sprinting
- racing
- dashing
- trotting
Antonyms
- walking
- stopping
- pausing
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'jogging' — jogging is slower than running.
- Using the wrong tense — remember, it can be both present (running) and past (ran).
- Misunderstanding the difference between running (activity) and a run (the instance of running).