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to run on
[phrase form: run]
01
to continue without a pause, often lasting longer than expected or needed
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
run on
3rd person singular
runs on
Past simple
ran on
Past participle
run on
Examples
The meeting ran on as the team delved into detailed discussions about the project's implementation.
02
to operate using a specific energy source
Examples
This car can run on electricity alone for short trips.
03
to speak about something without pausing, even though it may be difficult to understand or follow
Examples
She can run on for hours about her favorite TV shows, even if nobody's interested.
