term
gb/tˈɚm/ us/tˈɚm/
A1
English
~ 400
fut, szalad, vezet, irányít, működik, jár, megy, húzódik, folyik, halad, enged, folyat
VERB
A1
1
Usage pattern:
to run [somewhere]
She runs every morning before work.
The children ran across the playground.
He ran to catch the bus before it left.
I saw a deer run into the forest.
Learner examples
I run to school every day.
The dog runs in the park.
He runs fast to the shop.
We run in the morning.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'run' with 'walk' or 'jog', not realizing 'run' means faster movement than both.
Meaning
Move quickly on foot
Collocations
run fast
|run away
|run quickly
|run a race
Synonyms
sprint (Implies running at maximum speed for a short distance.)
Antonyms
walk (Moving on foot at a slower pace with one foot on the ground at all times.)
Themes
sports
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move fast by taking quick steps with your feet, faster than walking.
To move at a speed faster than walking by using rapid steps in which both feet may be off the ground at times.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to run [a business/activity]
She runs a small bakery in town.
Egy kis pékséget vezet a városban.
He has been running his own software company for ten years.
Tíz éve vezeti a saját szoftvercégét.
They run several charity events each year.
My uncle runs a farm in the countryside.
Learner examples
My father runs a shop.
Apám egy boltot vezet.
She runs a hotel near the beach.
Egy szállodát vezet a tengerpart közelében.
They run a small school.
He runs a coffee shop.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physical running; context should clarify it's about management.
Meaning
Manage or operate something
Collocations
run a company
|run a restaurant
|run a project
|run an event
Synonyms
manage (More formal; emphasizes administration and oversight.)
Antonyms
close (To stop operating a business or activity.)
Themes
business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To control or be the boss of a business or activity.
To be in charge of or control the operation of a business, organization, or activity.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
to run [machine/system]
The engine is running smoothly now.
This computer program runs on both Windows and Mac.
The washing machine is running, so please wait.
The train runs every 30 minutes.
Learner examples
The car runs well.
The computer runs fast.
The bus runs every hour.
The machine runs all day.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'run' meaning 'operate' with 'run' meaning 'move fast'. Context usually clarifies it.
Meaning
Function or operate
Collocations
run smoothly
|run properly
|run continuously
|run in the background
Synonyms
operate (More formal; stresses the technical functioning of something.)
Antonyms
stop (To cease operating or functioning.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When a machine, system, or program is working or being used.
To be in operation or working, especially for machines, systems, or software.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to run [along/through/across something]
The road runs along the river for miles.
Az út mérföldeken át a folyó mentén húzódik.
A railway line runs through the center of town.
Egy vasútvonal halad keresztül a város központján.
The fence runs parallel to the road.
This path runs from the village to the hilltop.
Learner examples
The river runs through the city.
A folyó a városon keresztül folyik.
The road runs along the beach.
Az út a tengerpart mentén húzódik.
A wall runs around the garden.
The train line runs across the country.
Meaning
Extend in a certain direction
Collocations
run along the coast
|run through the city
|run parallel to
Synonyms
extend (More formal; emphasizes length and reach rather than movement.)
Antonyms
end (To stop extending or continuing in a given direction.)
Themes
geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go in a certain direction for some distance.
To stretch or continue along a particular path, route, or direction.
VERB
A2
5
Usage pattern:
to run [water/liquid]
Please run some cold water into the sink.
Kérlek, engedj egy kis hideg vizet a mosogatóba.
She ran a bath before dinner.
Vacsora előtt fürdőt engedett.
Run the tap until the water gets warm.
They ran electricity to the new building.
Learner examples
Run some water for tea.
Engedj egy kis vizet a teához.
I run cold water into the glass.
Hideg vizet engedek a pohárba.
He runs the tap for one minute.
We run hot water for a bath.
Meaning
Cause liquid to flow
Collocations
run water
|run the tap
|run electricity
Synonyms
pour (Specifically implies directing liquid into something; less general than 'run'.)
Antonyms
stop (To prevent liquid from flowing.)
Themes
daily life
|science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To let water or another liquid move from one place to another.
To cause or allow liquid, gas, or electricity to flow from one place to another.
Grammar
Dictionary form
term
IPA
GB/tˈɚm/
US/tˈɚm/
Syllables & stress
term (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (term)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: term
- 3rd Person Singular: terms
- Present Participle: terming
- Past: termed
Word family
Forms
terms
verb
terming
verb
termed
verb
Related words
terminology
noun B2
Expressions
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.
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.