Definition of "run on" in английский

Verb

1. To continue without interruption

   • We can't afford for the performance to run on for more than the specified time.

2. Using a certain time zone.

   • I was still running on daylight savings time.

3. To continue talking for a long time.

   • She ran on and wouldn't let anyone get a word in edgeways.

4. To operate with a particular energy source.

   • This car runs on bio-alcohol.

5. To make numerous drafts or demands for payment, as upon a bank.

6. To carry on or continue (e.g. the type for a new sentence) without making a break or commencing a new paragraph.

7. To press with jokes or ridicule; to abuse with sarcasm; to bear hard on.

8. To rely on (something) for popular support in an election.

   • The senator is running on his record.

9. To attempt to enact (a plan, trick or scheme) on (someone).

   • Don'chu run game on me.