Definition
Fleeing.
At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.
Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.
In Context
- "The suspect in the robbery is still on the run."
- "Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee."
- "The corruption charges against her aides have her on the run."
- "She's a busy executive and always on the run."
- "He had to eat on the run."
Also Said As
- on the lam