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run on

 

1. to continue running. I wanted to stop her and ask her something, but she just ran on. The joggers had a chance to stop and rest, but they just ran on.

2. to continue on for a long time. The lecture ran on and bored everyone to tears. How long is this symphony likely to run on?

See also: on, run

run on

1. Keep going, continue; also, remain in effect. For example, That murder trial has been running on for months, or How much longer can this debt be allowed to run on? [Late 1500s]

2. Talk at length; see go on, def. 5.

3. Continue a text without a break; see run in, def. 2.

See also: on, run

run on

v.

1. To continue for a long time: That movie ran on too long.

2. To talk or complain excessively about something: He is always running on about his tax problems.

3. To continue a text without a formal break: The editor marked all of the instances where the text ran on incorrectly.

4. To operate using something as a source of power: This new car runs on electricity.

See also: on, run