noun
running
RUH-neeng
noun
1
The activity of moving fast on foot, whether as exercise, sport, or everyday movement.
"She took up running to clear her head after work."
"Running became his main form of stress relief."
adj
1
Continuing without interruption; ongoing.
"They kept a running tally of expenses throughout the trip."
2
Current or present.
"What's the running total on the fundraiser so far?"
How to Use Running
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the activity of running, or (as an adjective) something ongoing or continuously updated.
Common pairings
a running total
running commentary
go running
running joke
Word Forms
runnings plural, Runnings plural
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Etymology
Formed from run + -ing.