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run around after
/ɹˈʌn ɐɹˈaʊnd ˈaftə/
run round after
run about after
to run around after
[phrase form: run]
01
to help someone with tasks they should handle independently
Grammatical Information
regular
inseparable
present tense
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.
