ALL meanings of on the run
on the run
O o - verb with object on the run 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 on the run 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 on the run to cause (a liquid) to flow: to run the water for a bath. 1
- verb with object on the run to fill (a tub or bath) with water: She ran a hot tub for him. 1
- verb with object on the run to give forth or flow with (a liquid); pour forth or discharge: The well ran 500 barrels of oil daily. 1
- verb with object on the run 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 on the run to cause to move easily, freely, or smoothly: to run a rope in a pulley. 1
- verb with object on the run 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 on the run to sew or use a running stitch: to run a seam. 1
- verb with object on the run to cause stitches in (a garment or fabric) to unravel or come undone: to run a stocking on a protruding nail. 1
- phrase on the run If someone is on the run, they are trying to escape or hide from someone such as the police or an enemy. 0
- phrase on the run If someone is on the run, they are being severely defeated in a contest or competition. 0
- noun on the run escaping from arrest; fugitive 0
- noun on the run in rapid flight; retreating 0
- noun on the run hurrying from place to place 0
- noun on the run running 0
- noun on the run hurrying from place to place or task to task 0
- noun on the run running away; in retreat 0