Run by

verb

To be in control or in charge of something.

This school is run by a group of dedicated teachers.
Visual representation of "run by" - To be in control or in charge of something

Often appears as...

  • run by management
  • run by committee
verb

To pass or go quickly or hurriedly.

He ran by the office to pick up the documents.
Visual representation of "run by" - To pass or go quickly or hurriedly

Often appears as...

  • run by home
  • run by workplace

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To present something to someone for their opinion or approval.

I want to run this plan by you before presenting it to the team.
Visual representation of "run by" - To present something to someone for their opinion or approval

Often appears as...

  • run idea by
  • run proposal by
verb

To be in control or in charge of something.

This school is run by a group of dedicated teachers.
Visual representation of "run by" - To be in control or in charge of something

Often appears as...

  • run by management
  • run by committee
verb

To pass or go quickly or hurriedly.

He ran by the office to pick up the documents.
Visual representation of "run by" - To pass or go quickly or hurriedly

Often appears as...

  • run by home
  • run by workplace

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To present something to someone for their opinion or approval.

I want to run this plan by you before presenting it to the team.
Visual representation of "run by" - To present something to someone for their opinion or approval

Often appears as...

  • run idea by
  • run proposal by
Definition 1 of 3
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Authority Figure

Used to indicate a person or group that holds responsibility for the operation of an entity.

Illustration for Authority Figure
The festival was run by a local arts council.
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Behind Operations

Suggests the behind-the-scenes work required to keep a system or organization functioning.

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The cafeteria is efficiently run by volunteers.
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Overall Control

Refers to being in a position of complete or overall control of an organization or area.

Illustration for Overall Control
The networks are run by a handful of corporations.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Authority Figure

Used to indicate a person or group that holds responsibility for the operation of an entity.

Illustration for Authority Figure
The festival was run by a local arts council.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Behind Operations

Suggests the behind-the-scenes work required to keep a system or organization functioning.

Illustration for Behind Operations
The cafeteria is efficiently run by volunteers.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Overall Control

Refers to being in a position of complete or overall control of an organization or area.

Illustration for Overall Control
The networks are run by a handful of corporations.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Authority Figure

Used to indicate a person or group that holds responsibility for the operation of an entity.

Illustration for Authority Figure
The festival was run by a local arts council.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Behind Operations

Suggests the behind-the-scenes work required to keep a system or organization functioning.

Illustration for Behind Operations
The cafeteria is efficiently run by volunteers.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Overall Control

Refers to being in a position of complete or overall control of an organization or area.

Illustration for Overall Control
The networks are run by a handful of corporations.
Visual representation of the word "Run by"

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