run around
Third Person
runs around
Present Participle
running around
Past Tense
ran around
Past Participle
run around
1
to play energetically and noisily
- The kids run around the backyard, playing catch.
- When the cousins visit, they run each other around the house with their games.
- During their break, the students run around the schoolyard to release their pent-up energy.
- The kids are running around in the playground, laughing and playing.
- The toddlers enjoy running around the play area, exploring everything.
2
to be extremely busy and involved in various tasks or activities
- She's constantly running around, managing work, household chores, and her kids' activities.
- The team was busy running around, preparing for the upcoming project deadline.
- The volunteers at the charity organization are always running around, organizing fundraisers and helping those in need.
- As a parent, I find myself constantly running around, managing work, school activities, and household chores.
- During the holidays, I often run around shopping for gifts and preparing meals.
3
to cheat on or be unfaithful to a romantic partner
- He was running around behind her back.
- She caught him running around with someone else.
- Don't run around if you're in a committed relationship.
- They've been running around since they started dating.
- He got caught running around, and it ended the relationship.