Run

The word run can mean several things:

• "Run" has many dictionary definitions such as "moving swiftly by foot". See Running, and "Run" in Wiktionary.
• A run in a Stream or River is a fairly smooth flowing segment or part of the flow differentiated from a Pool where the water is deeper and slower moving, and a Rapid where the flow is shallower and more turbulent.
• "Run" in computer programming terms means to execute a program. See List of computer programming terms.
• A run is the unit of scoring in the Sport of Cricket. See Run (cricket).
• A run, in Baseball, is the unit of scoring. See Run (baseball).
• A Bank run is a mass Withdrawal of Money from a Bank.
• A run is a New Zealand term for a landholding corresponding to a ranch.
• A run is a small enclosure used for the exercise of (normally caged) domesticated rodents such as rabbits and guinea pigs. This term typically refers to a small patch of grass.
• Run was a computer Magazine published in the 1980's. See Run magazine.
• Run is also the name of a 1991 action movie directed by Geoff Burrowes and starring Patrick Dempsey and Kelly Preston. See Run (movie).
• Run is the stage name of Joseph Simmons, a member of hip hop group Run-DMC.
• A run, in the context of the video game Dance Dance Revolution, is a general term for a continuous stream of steps that are evenly spaced (usually as eighth notes) and last for several measures.
• Run is a term used commonly in Role Playing Games to flee a battle, not gaining any experience. Run options are often limited (such as not being able to run from boss battles or more powerful enemies, and costing the player money).
• To run for an elected office means to be an actively campaigning Candidate intending on winning Election to that office.
• Run is the name of one of the smallest Banda Islands.
• Run is the name of a single by Snow Patrol.