running

(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team; "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running"

the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"

the state of being in operation; "the engine is running smoothly"

the act of administering or being in charge of something; "he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time"

the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "as mountain stream with freely running water"; "hovels without running water"

continually repeated over a period of time; "a running joke among us"

of advancing the ball by running; "the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays"

executed or initiated by running; "running plays worked better than pass plays"; "took a running jump"; "a running start"

measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot"

(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"