runner

1. Agent noun of run; one who runs.

   A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.

   The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race.

   Near-synonym: racer

   a trained athlete who competes in foot races

2. Any entrant, person or animal (especially a horse), for a race or any competition; a candidate for an election.

   The mare is the stables' runner for the 5.15 race at Epsom.

   The judge said she would not be a runner in the upcoming elections.

3. (slang)A competitor in a poker tournament.

4. Somebody who controls or manages (e.g. a system).

5. (in compounds)A person or vessel that runs blockades or engages in smuggling.

   The gunrunners were arrested leaving the airport.

6. A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.

   a baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base)

7. A baserunner.

   The runner was out at second.

8. A person (from one or the other team) who runs out onto the field during the game to take verbal instructions from the coach to the players. A runner mustn't interfere with play, and may have to wear an identifying shirt to make clear his or her purpose on the field.

9. Anyone sent on an errand or with communications, especially for a bank (or, historically, a foot soldier responsible for carrying messages during war).

   курье́рkurʹjér, гоне́цgonéc, посы́льныйposýlʹnyj

10. A restaurant employee responsible for taking food from the kitchens to the tables.

11. (US, dated)A trusty (prisoner granted special privileges).

12. (slang)An employee of a sports agent who tries to recruit possible player clients for the agent.

1. I am the fastest runner.

   Я найшвидший бігун.

   ruЯ бегаю быстрее всех.

   deIch bin der schnellste Läufer.

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2. He is a fast runner.

   Він швидко бігає.

   ruОн быстро бегает.

   deEr ist ein schneller Läufer.

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3. Tom and Mary are fast runners.

   ruТом и Мэри — быстрые бегуны.

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4. Tom is a very good runner.

   deTom ist ein sehr guter Läufer.

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5. Tom is a very talented runner.

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