Long Run (Noun)
Meaning
A period of time sufficient for factors to work themselves out; "in the long run we will win"; "in the long run we will all be dead"; "he performed well over the long haul".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The company's financial struggles will likely resolve themselves in the long run with proper management.
- In the long run, the benefits of regular exercise far outweigh the initial discomfort.
- The new employee's performance was shaky at first, but she proved herself over the long run.
- The long run effects of climate change will be catastrophic if we don't take action now.
- While the initial investment was steep, the long run returns on the new technology were substantial.