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gb/ˈɛntɹi/ us/ˈɛntɹi/
A1
English
~ 1400
fut, szalad, vezet, irányít, működik, működtet, folyik, tart
VERB
A1
1
Usage pattern:
to run [somewhere]
She runs every morning before breakfast.
The children ran across the playground to the swings.
I had to run to catch the bus.
He runs faster than anyone else in his class.
We ran back to the house when it started to rain.
Learner examples
I run in the park.
They run to school every day.
We run to the shop.
He can run very fast.
Run to the door now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'run' with 'jog'; 'jog' means running at a slow, steady speed, while 'run' can be any speed faster than a walk.
Meaning
Move quickly on foot
Collocations
run fast
|run away
|run home
|run a race
|run down the street
Synonyms
sprint (Implies running at maximum speed for a short distance.)
Antonyms
walk (Walking is moving more slowly, with at least one foot on the ground at all times.)
Themes
sports
|daily life
|movement
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move quickly by taking steps so fast that both feet leave the ground for a short time.
To move at a speed faster than walking by using steps in which both feet leave the ground for part of each stride.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to run [a business/activity]
She runs her own bakery in town.
He has been running the family business for ten years.
They run several charity events each year.
My uncle runs a small hotel by the sea.
Learner examples
I run a small shop.
She runs the school club.
They run a hotel in the city.
He runs a sports team.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'run' in this sense with physically running; here it means to manage, not to move quickly.
Meaning
Manage or operate something
Collocations
run a company
|run a store
|run a project
|run an event
Synonyms
manage (Neutral term for overseeing operations or people.)
Antonyms
close (To stop operating or shut down a business or activity.)
Themes
business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To control or be responsible for a business, group, or activity.
To be in charge of or control the operation of a business, organization, or activity.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
[machine] runs
The washing machine is running right now.
A mosógép éppen működik.
This software runs on both Windows and Mac.
Ez a szoftver Windows és Mac rendszeren is fut.
The engine runs smoothly after the repair.
Learner examples
The car runs well.
Az autó jól működik.
My computer runs fast.
A számítógépem gyorsan működik.
This program runs on my phone.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'run' here means physical movement; it refers to functioning of machines.
Meaning
Function or operate (machine)
Collocations
run smoothly
|run slowly
|run automatically
|run on electricity
Synonyms
operate (More formal and technical term for functioning.)
Antonyms
stop (To cease functioning or operating.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When a machine or program works or is being used.
For a machine, system, or program to operate or be in operation.
VERB
A2
4
folyik
A1
Usage pattern:
[liquid/gas] runs [somewhere]
Tears ran down her cheeks.
Water was running from the tap.
Gas runs through these pipes to each apartment.
Learner examples
Water runs from the sink.
Tears run from my eyes.
Blood runs from his hand.
Meaning
Flow like liquid or gas
Collocations
run down the wall
|run from the tap
|nose running
Synonyms
flow (General term for continuous movement of liquid or gas.)
Antonyms
dry up (To stop having any flow of liquid.)
Themes
nature
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When liquid or gas moves from one place to another.
For a liquid, gas, or similar substance to flow in a particular direction.
VERB
A2
5
tart
A2
Usage pattern:
[event/period] runs [for/from...to...]
The meeting ran for three hours.
A megbeszélés három órán át tartott.
The festival will run from June 1 to June 5.
A fesztivál június 1-jétől június 5-éig tart majd.
The contract runs until next year.
Learner examples
The movie runs for two hours.
A film két órán át tart.
The class runs from nine to eleven.
Az óra kilenctől tizenegyig tart.
The show runs until Friday.
Meaning
Continue for some time
Collocations
run for hours
|run until midnight
|run from Monday to Friday
Synonyms
last (Common synonym meaning to continue over time.)
Antonyms
end (To stop happening.)
Themes
time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To continue for a set amount of time.
To last, continue, or extend over a certain period of time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
entry
IPA
GB/ˈɛntɹi/
US/ˈɛntɹi/
Syllables & stress
entry (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (entry)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: entry
- 3rd Person Singular: entries
- Present Participle: entrying
- Past: entried
- Past Participle: entried
Word family
Expressions
run through something
1/ɹˈʌn θɹˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Practice or review quickly
To go over something quickly from beginning to end, often as practice before doing it for real.
Examples
- Let’s run through the presentation one more time before the meeting.
- She ran through her lines before going on stage.
on the run
1/ˈɔn ðə ɹˈʌn/
idiom
Escaping from authorities or danger
Trying to avoid being caught by police or other authorities.
Examples
- The fugitive has been on the run for weeks.
- The suspect has been on the run for two days.
- The suspect has been on the run for three days.
- The suspect has been on the run for two weeks.
- They are on the run from the police.
- They lived on the run after escaping from prison.
- They lived on the run after escaping prison.
on the run
2/ˈɔn ðə ɹˈʌn/
idiom
Hiding while escaping capture
Escaping from someone who wants to catch you, usually police or enemies.
Examples
- The suspect has been on the run for two weeks.
- The suspect has been on the run for two days.
- The suspect is still on the run after escaping prison.
- They lived on the run after escaping prison.
- They were on the run after escaping prison.
- I’ve been on the run all morning, going from meeting to meeting.
- I've been on the run all day with errands.
run late
1/ɹˈʌn lˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Be delayed beyond expected time
To be behind schedule and later than planned.
Examples
- Sorry, I'm running late for our meeting.
- Sorry I'm running late; traffic is bad today.
- I'm running late for my meeting.
- Sorry, I'm running late because of traffic.
- Sorry I'm running late — traffic was bad.
- Sorry I'm running late for the meeting.
- Sorry I'm running late; there was traffic.
- I’m running late for my appointment.
- Sorry, I’m running late for our meeting.
- Sorry I'm running late for our meeting.
- The train is running late today.
- The meeting is running late because the speaker arrived late.
- The train is running late because of bad weather.
- The train is running late due to bad weather.
- We might run late if this meeting takes too long.
- The meeting is running late today.
- Trains are running late due to bad weather.
run late
2/ɹˈʌn lˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Be delayed beyond expected time
To be behind schedule and later than planned.
Examples
- Sorry I'm running late for our meeting.
- The train is running late due to bad weather.
run into trouble
1/ɹˈʌn ˈɪntu tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase
Have problems unexpectedly during something
To have problems that you did not expect while doing something.
Examples
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down on the way home.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down.
- We ran into trouble when the car broke down.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down on the trip.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down halfway there.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down on vacation.
- The project ran into trouble when we lost funding.
- The project ran into trouble due to lack of funding.
- The project ran into trouble due to budget cuts.
- She ran into trouble with her project at work.
- He ran into trouble with his taxes.
- The project ran into trouble after losing funding.
- He ran into trouble with his taxes last year.
- She ran into trouble with her taxes this year.
- He ran into trouble at work after missing several deadlines.
- The project ran into trouble because of budget cuts.
- He ran into trouble with the law last year.
run out of
1/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Use all of something up
To finish all of something and have no more left.
Examples
- We ran out of milk this morning.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll buy more.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy more.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some more.
- We’ve run out of milk, so I need to go to the store.
- We've run out of milk, so I need to go shopping.
- We ran out of water during the hike.
- They ran out of time before finishing the exam.
- He ran out of time before finishing the test.
- She ran out of time during the exam.
- She ran out of time before finishing the test.
- The printer ran out of paper during the meeting.
- I can't print because I've run out of paper.
- He ran out of money before the end of the month.
- She ran out of patience and left the meeting.
- She ran out of time before finishing the exam.
- Hurry up, we’re running out of time!
- The printer ran out of ink in the middle of the job.
- If we keep spending like this, we’ll run out of money by next month.
run out of
4/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
use all of a supply
To have no more of something because it has all been used.
Examples
- We ran out of time before the last question.
- The car ran out of gas on the highway.
- Don't forget to order more cups; we're running out of cups.
Learner examples
- I ran out of money at the end of the trip.
- We are running out of ideas.