Collocations of 'Pay- Run- Break' & more - Random Actions (Run)
Explore English collocations with 'Run' used for describing random actions with examples like "run amok" and "run an errand".
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![to [run] a (temperature|fever)](/assets/img/no-pic-700w.png "to [run] a (temperature|fever)")
to run a temperature
[phrase]
to have an elevated body temperature, often as a symptom of an illness or infection
Ex: She couldn't go to school because she was running a fever and needed rest.
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Sign into run amok
[phrase]
to behave in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent manner
Ex: The crowd at the concert ran amok, breaking barriers and causing chaos.
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Sign into run dry
[phrase]
(of rivers, streams, wells, or other sources of water) to become empty of water
Ex: The region's once-flowing river ran dry during the extended period of no rain, causing severe water shortages for the communities downstream.
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Sign into run an errand
[phrase]
to complete a short and often minor task
Ex: She needed to run an errand to pick up some groceries for dinner.
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Sign into run late
[phrase]
to be behind schedule or not arrive at a destination or appointment at the expected or planned time
Ex: Despite their efforts, the flight ended up running late due to weather delays.
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Sign into run wild
[phrase]
to behave in a disorderly and uncontrolled manner
Ex: The children were allowed to run wild in the backyard, enjoying their freedom.
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Sign into run one's eye over something
[phrase]
to take a brief look at something
Ex: Above him Cornelius ran his eye over a box of ancient cane carpet beaters.
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Sign in| Collocations of 'Pay- Run- Break' & more | |||
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| Monetary & Non-Monetary Uses (Pay) | Random Actions (Run) | Actions & Moments (Break) | Actions or Perceptions (Catch) |
| Loss or Feelings (Lose) | |||
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