Running (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Continually repeated over a period of time; "a running joke among us".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- We've been having a running debate about whether pineapple belongs on pizza.
- The family has a running tradition of playing charades on New Year's Eve.
- There's a running joke among our friends that I'm always late to parties.
- The company has a running theme of innovation and creativity in their marketing campaigns.
- The team's coach has a running mantra of "hustle and heart" that he repeats before every game.
Meaning 2
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The mechanic checked to make sure the car's engine was running smoothly before taking it out for a test drive.
- The new smartphone is running the latest operating system, making it faster and more efficient.
- After a few tweaks, the 3D printer was running perfectly, producing high-quality prints with ease.
- The factory's production line was running at full capacity, churning out hundreds of units per hour.
- The IT team ensured that the server was running continuously, with minimal downtime, to support the company's online operations.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "as mountain stream with freely running water"; "hovels without running water".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- A pipe was fitted with a faucet that had freely running cold water for washing.
- Residents complained that their taps no longer had running water after the hurricane.
- Only one tap had running hot water, and that was the one in the upstairs bathroom.
- Without running water or a flush toilet, life on the frontier was rough and rugged.
- These simple toilets often didn't even have running water, requiring residents to bring their own.
Antonyms
Meaning 4
Measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The carpenter charged by the running foot for all the custom trim work he did.
- The price of the fence was determined by the running foot, which made the longer sections more expensive.
- To calculate the total cost of the material, you need to know the length of the pipe in running feet.
- The roofer's estimate included the cost of shingles per running foot, plus labor.
- The deck builder gave a quote for the railings based on the total running length of the balcony.
Synonyms
Meaning 5
Of advancing the ball by running; "the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The quarterback's running skills allowed him to evade the defenders and gain extra yards.
- The team's running game was their strongest asset, with the fullback averaging over 100 yards per game.
- The coach called a running play on third down, hoping to catch the defense off guard.
- The running back's speed and agility made him a nightmare to tackle for opposing teams.
- The team's running attack was relentless, wearing down the defense with repeated rushes.
Antonyms
Meaning 6
Executed or initiated by running; "running plays worked better than pass plays"; "took a running jump"; "a running start".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The running commentary provided during the live broadcast was informative and engaging.
- The coach decided to call a running play on fourth down to try and gain the necessary yardage.
- She took a running start before launching herself over the high jump bar.
- The quarterback used a running fake to deceive the defenders and gain extra yards.
- The teacher gave the students a running start on the project by providing a detailed outline and examples.