definition of
running

[1] #1 running n. [run, running play, running game] (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". wn

[2] #2 running n. [run] the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit". wn

[3] #3 running a. (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "as mountain stream with freely running water"; "hovels without running water". wn

[4] #4 running s. continually repeated over a period of time; "a running joke among us". wn

[5] #5 running n. the state of being in operation; "the engine is running smoothly". wn