ALL meanings of a run for one's money
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A a - verb without object a run for one's money to pass quickly: A thought ran through his mind. Her eyes ran over the room. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to be disseminated, circulated, or spread rapidly: The news of his promotion ran all over town. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to continue or return persistently; recur: The old tune ran through his mind all day. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to have or tend to have or produce a specified character, quality, form, etc.: This novel runs to long descriptions. Her sister is fat too, but the family runs to being overweight. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to be or continue to be of a certain or average size, number, etc.: Potatoes are running large this year. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money Nautical. to sail before the wind. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to move or run along (a surface, way, path, etc.): Every morning he ran the dirt path around the reservoir to keep in condition. She ran her fingers over the keyboard. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to traverse (a distance) in running: He ran the mile in just over four minutes. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to perform, compete in, or accomplish by or as by running: to run a race; to run an errand. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to go about freely on or in without supervision: permitting children to run the streets. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to ride or cause to gallop: to run a horse across a field. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to enter in a race: He ran his best filly in the Florida Derby. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to bring into a certain state by running: He ran himself out of breath trying to keep pace. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to trace, track, pursue or hunt, as game: to run deer on foot. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to drive (an animal) or cause to go by pursuing: to run a fox to cover; to run the stallion into the barn. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to leave, flee, or escape from: He ran town before the robbery was discovered. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to cause to ply between places, as a vessel or conveyance: to run a ferry between New York and New Jersey. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to convey or transport, as in a vessel or vehicle: I'll run you home in my car. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to cause to pass quickly: He ran his eyes over the letter. She ran a comb through her hair. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to get past or through: to run a blockade. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money (of drivers or cyclists) to disregard (a red or amber traffic light) and continue ahead without stopping. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to smuggle (contraband goods): to run guns across the border. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to work, operate, or drive: Can you run a tractor? 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to publish, print, or make copies of, as on a printing press (sometimes followed by off): Run off 3000 of these posters. The newspapers ran the story on page one. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to process, refine, manufacture, or subject to an analysis or treatment: The doctor wanted to run a blood test. The factory ran 50,000 gallons of paint a day. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to keep operating or going, as a machine: They ran the presses 24 hours a day. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to keep (a motor) idling for an indefinite period: On cold days he would run the car motor to prevent stalling. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to allow (a ship, automobile, etc.) to depart from a safe, proper, or given route, as by negligence or error: He ran the ship aground. She ran the car up on the curb. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to sponsor, support, or nominate (a person) as a candidate for election. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to manage or conduct: to run a business; to run one's own life. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money Computers. to process (the instructions in a program) by computer. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money (in some games, as billiards) to continue or complete a series of successful strokes, shots, or the like. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money Cards. to lead a series (of one's assured tricks or winners in a given suit): He ran the heart suit before leading spades. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to expose oneself to or be exposed to (a chance, risk, etc.): Through his habitual lateness he ran the danger of being fired. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to cause (a liquid) to flow: to run the water for a bath. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to fill (a tub or bath) with water: She ran a hot tub for him. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to give forth or flow with (a liquid); pour forth or discharge: The well ran 500 barrels of oil daily. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to charge (an item or items) as on a charge account or to accumulate (bills) to be paid all at one time: He ran a large monthly tab at the club. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to cause to move easily, freely, or smoothly: to run a rope in a pulley. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money Golf. to cause (a golf ball) to move forward along the ground after landing from a stroke: He ran his ball seven feet past the hole. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to sew or use a running stitch: to run a seam. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to cause stitches in (a garment or fabric) to unravel or come undone: to run a stocking on a protruding nail. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to bring, lead, or force into a certain state or condition: He ran his troops into an ambush. They ran themselves into debt. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to drive, force, or thrust: to run a nail into a board; to run one's head against a wall; to run one's hand into one's pocket. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to graze; pasture: They run sixty head of cattle on their ranch. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to extend (something) in a particular direction or to a given point or place: to run a partition across a room; to run a telephone cable from Boston to Buffalo. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money Carpentry. to make (millwork) from boards. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to cause to fuse and flow, as metal for casting in a mold. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to draw, trace, or mark out, as a line: to run a line over a surface; to run a line through a word. 1
- verb with object a run for one's money to cost (an amount or approximate amount): This watch runs $30. 1