title
gb/tˈaɪtəl/ us/tˈaɪtəl/
A1
English
~ 900
fut, szalad, vezet, irányít, üzemeltet, működik, jár, megy, húzódik, folyik, tart, érvényes
VERB
A1
1
Usage pattern:
to run [somewhere]
He runs every morning before breakfast.
The children ran across the playground.
She ran to catch the bus.
I saw a deer run into the forest.
They ran together in the charity race.
Learner examples
I run in the park.
The boy runs to school.
We run to the shop.
She runs very fast.
Dogs can run quickly.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'run' with 'jog'. 'Jog' means to run slowly for exercise, while 'run' can refer to any speed faster than walking.
Meaning
Move quickly using legs
Collocations
run fast
|run away
|run quickly
|run home
|run a race
Synonyms
sprint (Implies very fast running over a short distance.)
Antonyms
walk (Moving at a slower pace without leaving both feet off the ground.)
Themes
sports
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move fast by using your legs so that both feet are off the ground for a short time.
To move at a speed faster than walking by taking both feet off the ground during each stride.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to run [a business/event]
She runs her own bakery in town.
Saját pékséget vezet a városban.
He has been running the family business for ten years.
Már tíz éve vezeti a családi vállalkozást.
They run several community programs for young people.
My uncle runs a small café near the station.
Who runs this department?
Learner examples
I run a shop.
Boltot vezetek.
She runs the restaurant.
Ő vezeti az éttermet.
He runs the school club.
We run a small business.
They run a sports team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'run' with 'own'. You can own something without running it, and vice versa.
Meaning
Direct or control a business or system
Collocations
run a company
|run a shop
|run an event
|run operations
Synonyms
manage (More formal; emphasizes administration and organization.)
Antonyms
close (To stop operating or managing something.)
Themes
business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To control or be responsible for something like a business or event.
To be in charge of or operate a business, organization, or activity.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
[machine] runs [smoothly/slowly]
The car runs on diesel fuel.
Az autó gázolajjal működik.
My laptop is running again after the update.
A laptopom a frissítés után újra működik.
This washing machine runs quietly.
The program runs automatically when you start your computer.
Learner examples
The car runs well.
Az autó jól megy.
The clock runs fast.
Az óra siet.
My phone runs slowly.
The fan runs all night.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'run' in this sense with 'work'. Machines 'run' or 'work', but people only 'work'.
Meaning
Work or function properly
Collocations
run smoothly
|run well
|run slowly
|run automatically
Synonyms
operate (More formal and technical; used especially in engineering contexts.)
Antonyms
stop (To no longer function or operate.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When a machine or system works or is operating.
For a machine, device, or system to be in operation or functioning.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
[road/river] runs [direction/location]
The road runs through the village.
Az út a falun keresztül vezet.
A fence runs along the property line.
Kerítés húzódik a telekhatár mentén.
The river runs from the mountains to the sea.
The cable runs under the floor.
Learner examples
The road runs to the city.
Az út a városba vezet.
The river runs to the lake.
A folyó a tóba folyik.
A wall runs along the street.
The line runs from here to there.
Meaning
Stretch along a path or area
Collocations
road runs through
|river runs along
|path runs parallel
Synonyms
stretch (Emphasizes length and extent; less dynamic than 'run'.)
Antonyms
end (To stop extending in that direction.)
Themes
geography
|space
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go in one direction for some distance without stopping.
To continue in a particular direction, length, or course without interruption.
VERB
B1
5
Usage pattern:
[agreement/ticket] runs until [date]
The lease runs until next December.
A bérleti szerződés jövő decemberig érvényes.
This special offer runs through the weekend.
Ez a különleges ajánlat a hétvége végéig érvényes.
The play will run for three months at the theater.
Learner examples
The show runs for two weeks.
A műsor két hétig tart.
My visa runs until June.
A vízumom júniusig érvényes.
The sale runs all month.
Meaning
Continue for a set duration
Collocations
contract runs until
|offer runs through
|subscription runs for
Synonyms
last (Common in everyday speech; focuses on duration.)
Antonyms
expire (To come to an end and no longer be valid.)
Themes
law
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To continue being active or working for some time.
To remain in force, valid, or operational for a specified time period.
Grammar
Dictionary form
title
IPA
GB/tˈaɪtəl/
US/tˈaɪtəl/
Syllables & stress
title (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (title)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: title
- 3rd Person Singular: titles
- Present Participle: titling
- Past: titled
Word family
Expressions
run through
1/ɹˈʌn θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
Practice or review quickly from start to end
To go over something quickly from beginning to end, often for practice.
Examples
- Let's run through the plan one more time before we start.
- They ran through their 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.