Random Actions (Run): English Vocabulary List

to have an elevated body temperature, often as a symptom of an illness or infection

"He is running a fever."

"The child has been running a temperature for two days, so the doctor advised rest."

to behave in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent manner

"A wild animal ran amok in the village."

"The children ran amok in the supermarket while their mother tried to finish her shopping."

(of rivers, streams, wells, or other sources of water) to become empty of water

"The well ran dry last summer."

"During the severe drought, many local rivers and streams ran dry, causing widespread concern."

to complete a short and often minor task

"I need to run an errand after work."

"I need to run an errand to the post office to mail this package before five o clock."

to be behind schedule or not arrive at a destination or appointment at the expected or planned time

"The bus is running late today."

"The bus is running late again today because of the heavy traffic on the main road."

to behave in a disorderly and uncontrolled manner

"The children ran wild at recess."

"Without proper supervision, the students ran wild and caused chaos in the school hallway."

to take a brief look at something

"Please run your eye over this document."

"The teacher ran her eye over the students' essays to check for any obvious mistakes."