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to run on
[phrase form: run]
01
to continue without a pause, often lasting longer than expected or needed
02
to operate using a specific energy source
03
to speak about something without pausing, even though it may be difficult to understand or follow
Example
The meeting ran on as the team delved into detailed discussions about the project's implementation.
The marathon runner didn't realize the race would run on for an additional mile due to a last-minute course change.
As the event organizer, she noticed the program was running on longer than planned, causing adjustments to the schedule.
The novel's final chapter seemed to run on, providing additional details that some readers found unnecessary.
The ink ran on the wet paper.
