HyperDic: run_on

English > 2 senses of the expression run on:
VERBcommunicationrun ontalk or narrate at length
stativerun on, keep goingcontinue uninterrupted
English > run on: 2 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaningtalk or narrate at length.
PatternSomebody ----s
ModelSam and Sue run on
Broaderspeak, talkUse language
English > run on: 2 senses > verb 2, stative
MeaningContinue uninterrupted.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Example"The disease will run on unchecked"
Synonymkeep going
Broadercontinue, go on, proceed, go along, keepContinue a certain state, condition, or activity
Similar topatronize, patronise, patronage, support, keep goingBe a regular customer or client of
Spanishcontinuar, extenderse, seguir

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