Run with

verb

To continue with a plan or idea.

We decided to run with the idea of opening a bakery.

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run with an idea
run with a plan

verb

To support or be involved with a person or group.

He's running with that new political party.

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run with a group
run with a party

verb

To jog or run alongside someone.

She runs with her dog every morning.

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run with a friend
run with a group

verb

In computing, it means to execute a specific program.

You need to run with administrator rights.

Often appears as...

run with rights
run with parameters

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To be characteristic of or typically belong with something.

Impatient temperaments seem to run with the Maxwell family.

Often appears as...

run with a family
run with a group

verb

To continue with a plan or idea.

We decided to run with the idea of opening a bakery.

Often appears as...

run with an idea
run with a plan

verb

To support or be involved with a person or group.

He's running with that new political party.

Often appears as...

run with a group
run with a party

verb

To jog or run alongside someone.

She runs with her dog every morning.

Often appears as...

run with a friend
run with a group

verb

In computing, it means to execute a specific program.

You need to run with administrator rights.

Often appears as...

run with rights
run with parameters

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To be characteristic of or typically belong with something.

Impatient temperaments seem to run with the Maxwell family.

Often appears as...

run with a family
run with a group

Definition 1 of 5

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Idea Commitment

Used when an individual or group decides to pursue an idea with determination.

After much brainstorming, we're going to run with the new marketing strategy.

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Initiative Emphasis

Emphasizes the speaker's or group's active role in taking initiative.

The team liked her proposal, so they're excited to run with it.

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Positive Connotation

Often implies optimism or a positive outlook towards the proposed plan.

Despite the risks, we've chosen to run with the new venture.

Pro Tip 1/3

Idea Commitment

Used when an individual or group decides to pursue an idea with determination.

After much brainstorming, we're going to run with the new marketing strategy.

Pro Tip 2/3

Initiative Emphasis

Emphasizes the speaker's or group's active role in taking initiative.

The team liked her proposal, so they're excited to run with it.

Pro Tip 3/3

Positive Connotation

Often implies optimism or a positive outlook towards the proposed plan.

Despite the risks, we've chosen to run with the new venture.

Pro Tip 1/3

Idea Commitment

Used when an individual or group decides to pursue an idea with determination.

After much brainstorming, we're going to run with the new marketing strategy.

Pro Tip 2/3

Initiative Emphasis

Emphasizes the speaker's or group's active role in taking initiative.

The team liked her proposal, so they're excited to run with it.

Pro Tip 3/3

Positive Connotation

Often implies optimism or a positive outlook towards the proposed plan.

Despite the risks, we've chosen to run with the new venture.

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