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to run around
01
to play energetically and noisily
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Movement verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
around
Base verb
run
Present tense
run around
3rd person singular
runs around
Present participle
running around
Past simple
ran around
Past participle
run around
Examples
The kids run around the backyard, playing catch.
02
to be extremely busy and involved in various tasks or activities
Examples
She 's constantly running around, managing work, household chores, and her kids' activities.
03
to cheat on or be unfaithful to a romantic partner
Slang
What does "to run around" mean in relationship slang?
The phrase "to run around" means to be unfaithful to a romantic partner by having multiple sexual or romantic partners at the same time. The structure uses "run around" to imply moving between different people instead of staying committed. It is informal and often used as a mild or indirect way to describe cheating behavior.
Examples
He was running around behind her back.
