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to run around after
/ɹˈʌn ɐɹˈaʊnd ˈæftɚ/
/ɹˈʌn ɐɹˈaʊnd ˈaftə/
run round afterrun about afterto run around after
[phrase form: run]
01
to help someone with tasks they should handle independently
Examples
She 's tired of running around after her grown son, who should be more independent.
I ca n't keep running around after my colleague; he needs to handle his own responsibilities.
02
to follow someone or something constantly
Examples
The dog ran round after its tail, a comical sight that always made the kids laugh.
The teacher was exhausted from running round after her unruly students during the field trip
