run on

1. (idiomatic)To continue without interruption

   We can't afford for the performance to run on for more than the specified time.

   continue uninterrupted

2. Using a certain time zone.

   I was still running on daylight savings time.

3. (idiomatic)To continue talking for a long time.

   She ran on and wouldn't let anyone get a word in edgeways.

4. To operate with a particular energy source.

   This car runs on bio-alcohol.

5. To make numerous drafts or demands for payment, as upon a bank.

6. (historical)To carry on or continue (e.g. the type for a new sentence) without making a break or commencing a new paragraph.

7. (dated, transitive)To press with jokes or ridicule; to abuse with sarcasm; to bear hard on.

8. (transitive)To rely on (something) for popular support in an election.

   The senator is running on his record.

9. (ditransitive, slang)To attempt to enact (a plan, trick or scheme) on (someone).

   Don'chu run game on me.

1. This car runs on natural gas.

   Цей автомобіль працює на природньому газі.

   ruЭтот автомобиль работает на природном газе.

   deDieses Auto fährt mit Gas.

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2. I ran into Tom on the bus.

   Я випадково зустрів Тома в автобусі.

   ruВ автобусе я столкнулся с Томом.

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3. This car runs on alcohol.

   Цей автомобіль працює на спирті.

   ruЭтот автомобиль работает на спирту.

   deDieses Auto fährt mit Alkohol.

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4. This computer runs on batteries.

   Цей комп'ютер працює від акумуляторів.

   ruЭтот компьютер работает от аккумуляторов.

   deDieser Computer läuft mit Batterien.

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5. Tom wouldn't run out on us.

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irregular · Lesson

• run upшитиTo run (towards someone or something); to hasten to a destination.
• run offвідлякати, відлякуватиTo flee or depart quickly.
• run outзакінчитися, закінчуватисяTo use up or consume all
• run downпереїхати, переїжджатиTo hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them.
• run overпереїхати, переїжджатиTo exceed the allotted time.
• run awayбігати, бігтиTo flee by running.
• run afterгнати, ганятиTo follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something).
• run intoзрозуміти, розумітиTo enter by running.