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gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚˌeɪt/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚˌeɪt/
A1
English
~ 1800
fut, szalad, vezet, működtet, működik, jár, megy, húzódik, folyik, halad
VERB
A1
1
Usage pattern:
to run [somewhere]
She runs five miles every morning before work.
I saw a man run across the street to catch the bus.
The children ran around the park all afternoon.
He ran past me without saying hello.
Learner examples
I run to school every day.
The dog runs in the garden.
He runs fast to the shop.
We run in the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'run' with 'walk' or 'jog'; 'jog' means a slower, steady run.
Meaning
Move quickly using your legs
Collocations
run fast
|run away
|run quickly
|run a race
Synonyms
sprint (Implies running at maximum speed for a short distance)
Antonyms
walk (Slower movement on foot, with one foot always in contact with the ground)
Themes
sports
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move fast by using your legs, faster than walking.
To move at a speed faster than walking by taking quick steps in which both feet leave the ground during each stride.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to run [a business/event]
She runs a small bakery in the city center.
Egy kis pékséget vezet a belvárosban.
He has been running the family business for 20 years.
Húsz éve ő vezeti a családi vállalkozást.
They run a charity that helps homeless people.
Learner examples
My uncle runs a restaurant.
A nagybátyám éttermet vezet.
She runs a big shop in town.
Egy nagy üzletet vezet a városban.
They run a school for children.
He runs the club.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with physical running; context usually makes it clear.
Meaning
Manage or operate something
Collocations
run a company
|run a shop
|run a meeting
|run a campaign
Synonyms
manage (General term for being in charge of something)
Antonyms
neglect (Fail to care for or manage something)
Themes
business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To control or be responsible for a business, group, or activity.
To be in charge of or operate an organization, business, or activity.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
[machine] runs [adverb]
The engine is running smoothly now.
This computer runs faster after the update.
The washing machine is running at the moment.
Learner examples
The car runs well.
My phone runs slowly now.
The machine runs all day.
The fan runs quietly.
Meaning
Function or operate properly
Collocations
run smoothly
|run well
|run slowly
Synonyms
operate (Neutral term for functioning)
Antonyms
break down (Stop functioning)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To work or operate, especially for machines or systems.
To be in operation or functioning, especially of machines, systems, or processes.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
[road/line] runs [direction/location]
The road runs along the coast for miles.
Az út mérföldeken át a part mentén húzódik.
A fence runs between the two properties.
Kerítés húzódik a két telek között.
The river runs from the mountains to the sea.
Learner examples
The road runs to the city.
Az út a városba vezet.
A wall runs around the garden.
Fal húzódik a kert körül.
The river runs through the town.
Meaning
Extend along a path or route
Collocations
run parallel
|run along
|run through
Synonyms
extend (More formal term for stretching over an area)
Antonyms
stop (Cease to continue in that direction)
Themes
geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go in a certain direction for some distance.
To stretch or continue in a particular direction or course over an area or distance.
VERB
A2
5
folyik
A2
Usage pattern:
[liquid] runs [somewhere]
Tears ran down her cheeks.
Water ran from the broken pipe onto the floor.
Blood ran from the wound.
Learner examples
Water runs from the tap.
Tears run down her face.
Milk runs onto the table.
Meaning
Flow like liquid does
Collocations
run down
|run out of tap
Synonyms
flow (General term for liquid movement)
Antonyms
dry up (Stop having liquid flow)
Themes
nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To flow like water or other liquid.
To move in a continuous stream, like liquid flowing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
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IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚˌeɪt/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
gen - er - ate (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: generate
- 3rd Person Singular: generates
- Present Participle: generating
- Past: generated
Word family
Forms
generates
verb
generating
verb
generated
verb
Core family
generation
noun B1
generator
noun B1
Advanced or less common
Expressions
run errands
1/ɹˈʌn ˈɛɹəndz/
fixed phrase
Do several small outside tasks
To go to different places to do several small jobs, like shopping, posting letters, or paying bills.
Examples
- I spent the morning running errands around town.
- I spent the afternoon running errands around town.
- I spent the whole morning running errands around town.
- She ran errands for her elderly neighbor.
- She’s out running errands right now.
- Saturdays are usually busy because I run errands for the whole family.
- He took the car to run some errands before the game.
run for office
1/ɹˈʌn fɚ ˈɔfɪs/
fixed phrase
Try to get elected to a position
To try to get an important job by being chosen in an election.
Examples
- He decided to run for office after years of community service.
- She decided to run for office after years of community service.
- He decided to run for office in the next election.
- She decided to run for office in the next election.
- She plans to run for office next year.
- Many young people are now running for office.
- He ran for office but lost in the final vote.
- She ran for office but lost by a small margin.
- He’s running for mayor this year.
- Many young people are encouraged to run for office.
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.