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to run around after
/ɹˈʌn ɐɹˈaʊnd ˈæftɚ/
run round after
run about after
to run around after
01
to help someone with tasks they should handle independently
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
around after
Base verb
run
Present tense
run around after
3rd person singular
runs around after
Present participle
running around after
Past simple
ran around after
Past participle
run around after
Examples
She 's tired of running around after her grown son, who should be more independent.
02
to follow someone or something constantly
Examples
The dog ran round after its tail, a comical sight that always made the kids laugh.
