Run on

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verb

To continue for a longer period than intended or usual.

The meeting ran on for an hour longer than planned.
Visual representation of "run on" - To continue for a longer period than intended or usual

Often appears as...

  • run on for
  • run on longer
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "run on"
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Event Extension

Use 'run on' to indicate something lasting longer than expected.

Illustration for Event Extension
Yesterday's concert ran on until midnight.
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Unexpected Delay

Express unplanned or unwanted extensions of events with 'run on'.

Illustration for Unexpected Delay
The game ran on due to extra innings.
Visual representation of the word "Run on"

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