Definition of "on the run" in English

Prepositional phrase

1. Fleeing.

   • The suspect in the robbery is still on the run.

2. At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.

   • The corruption charges against her aides have her on the run.

3. Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.

   • She's a busy executive and always on the run.
   • He had to eat on the run.

4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ run.

   • The skier's wife had the baby while he was still on the run.