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to run on
01
to continue without a pause, often lasting longer than expected or needed
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
on
Base verb
run
Present tense
run on
3rd person singular
runs on
Present participle
running 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.
