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Definition

To continue without interruption

To continue talking for a long time.

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In Context

  • "We can't afford for the performance to run on for more than the specified time."
  • "She ran on and wouldn't let anyone get a word in edgeways."
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Related Idioms

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on end

without interruption, without stopping, continuously

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run afoul of

To contravene.

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run and gun

To do something hastily and with great energy.

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run off

To make photocopies, or print.

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run out

To use up or consume all

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run up

To make something, usually an item of clothing, very quickly.
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