ALL meanings of in the short run
in the short run
I i - noun in the short run a series of sudden and urgent demands for payment, as on a bank. 1
- noun in the short run a period of being in demand or favor with the public: Her last book had a briefer run than her first. 1
- noun in the short run a period during which liquid flows: They kept each oil well on an eight-hour run. 1
- noun in the short run the amount that flows during such a period: a run of 500 barrels a day. 1
- noun in the short run a small stream; brook; rivulet. 1
- noun in the short run a flow or rush, as of water: The snow melting on the mountains caused a run of water into the valley. 1
- noun in the short run a kind or class, as of goods: a superior run of blouses. 1
- noun in the short run the typical, ordinary, or average kind: The run of 19th-century novels tends to be of a sociological nature. 1
- noun in the short run an inclined course, as on a slope, designed or used for a specific purpose: a bobsled run; a run for training beginning skiers. 1
- noun in the short run a fairly large enclosure within which domestic animals may move about freely; runway: a chicken run. 1
- noun in the short run Australian. a large sheep ranch or area of grazing land. 1
- noun in the short run the beaten track or usual trail used by deer or other wild animals; runway. 1
- noun in the short run a trough or pipe for water or the like. 1
- noun in the short run the movement of a number of fish upstream or inshore from deep water. 1
- noun in the short run large numbers of fish in motion, especially inshore from deep water or up a river for spawning: a run of salmon. 1
- noun in the short run a number of animals moving together. 1
- noun in the short run Music. a rapid succession of tones; roulade. 1
- noun in the short run Building Trades. the horizontal distance between the face of a wall and the ridge of a roof. the distance between the first and last risers of a flight of steps or staircase. the horizontal distance between successive risers on a flight of steps or a staircase. 1
- noun in the short run Baseball. the score unit made by safely running around all the bases and reaching home plate. 1
- noun in the short run a series of successful shots, strokes, or the like, in a game. 1
- noun in the short run Nautical. the immersed portion of a hull abaft the middle body (opposed to entrance). 1
- noun in the short run the runs, (used with a singular or plural verb) Informal. diarrhea. 1
- adjective in the short run melted or liquefied: run butter. 1
- adjective in the short run poured in a melted state; run into and cast in a mold: run bronze. 1
- idioms in the short run a run for one's money, close or keen competition: The out-of-town team gave us a run for our money. enjoyment or profit in return for one's expense: This may not be the best tool kit, but it will give you a run for your money. 1
- idioms in the short run in the long run, in the course of long experience; in the end: Retribution will come, in the long run. 1
- idioms in the short run in the short run, as an immediate or temporary outcome: Recession may be averted in the short run if policy changes are made now. 1
- idioms in the short run on the run, moving quickly; hurrying about: He's so busy, he's always on the run. while running or in a hurry: I usually eat breakfast on the run. escaping or hiding from the police: He was on the run for two years. 1
- idioms in the short run run afoul of, Nautical. to collide with so as to cause damage and entanglement. to incur or become subject to the wrath or ill will of: to run afoul of the law; He argued with his father and has run afoul of him ever since. 1
- idioms in the short run run for it, to hurry away or flee, especially to evade something: You had better run for it before anyone else arrives. 1
- idioms in the short run run in place, to go through the motions of running without leaving one's original place. to exist or work without noticeable change, progress, or improvement. 1
- idioms in the short run run out of gas, Informal. to exhaust or lose one's energy, enthusiasm, etc.: After the first game of tennis, I ran out of gas and had to rest. to falter for lack of impetus, ideas, capital, etc.: The economic recovery seems to be running out of gas. 1
- idioms in the short run run scared, to be thrown into a state of fear or uncertainty because of a perceived threat; be apprehensive about survival or the future: Many businesses are running scared because of increasing competition. 1
- verb without object in the short run to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground. 1
- verb without object in the short run to move with haste; act quickly: Run upstairs and get the iodine. 1
- verb without object in the short run to depart quickly; take to flight; flee or escape: to run from danger. 1
- verb without object in the short run to have recourse for aid, support, comfort, etc.: He shouldn't run to his parents with every little problem. 1
- verb without object in the short run to make a quick trip or informal visit for a short stay at a place: to run up to New York; I will run over to see you after dinner. 1
- verb without object in the short run to go around, rove, or ramble without restraint (often followed by about): to run about in the park. 1
- verb without object in the short run to move, roll, or progress from momentum or from being hurled, kicked, or otherwise propelled: The wheel ran over the curb and into the street. 1
- verb without object in the short run Sports. to take part in a race or contest. to finish in a race or contest in a certain numerical position: The horse ran second. 1
- verb without object in the short run to be or campaign as a candidate for election. 1
- verb without object in the short run to migrate, as fish: to run in huge shoals. 1
- verb without object in the short run to migrate upstream or inshore from deep water to spawn. 1
- verb without object in the short run to move under continuing power or force, as of the wind, a motor, etc.: The car ran along the highway. 1
- verb without object in the short run (of a ship, automobile, etc.) to be sailed or driven from a safe, proper, or given route: The ship ran aground. 1
- verb without object in the short run to ply between places, as a vessel or conveyance: This bus runs between New Haven and Hartford. 1
- verb without object in the short run to move, glide, turn, rotate, or pass easily, freely, or smoothly: A rope runs in a pulley. 1
- verb without object in the short run to creep, trail, or climb, as growing vines: The ivy ran up the side of the house. 1
- verb without object in the short run to come undone or to unravel, as stitches or a fabric: these stockings run easily. 1