run around after

Present Participle

running around after

Past Tense

ran around after

Past Participle

run around after

to help someone with tasks they should handle independently

She's tired of running around after her grown son, who should be more independent.
I can't keep running around after my colleague; he needs to handle his own responsibilities.
Instead of running around after her, let the child learn to tie their own shoes.
The manager is tired of running round after his employees, reminding them of deadlines and responsibilities.
After moving out for the first time, John realized he couldn't rely on his parents to run round after him and had to learn to manage his own affairs.

to follow someone or something constantly

The dog ran round after its tail, a comical sight that always made the kids laugh.
The teacher was exhausted from running round after her unruly students during the field trip
She spent the whole day running round after her toddler, trying to keep up with his endless energy.
In the park, the children would run round after the elusive butterfly, giggling with joy.
In the chaotic playground, the teacher would run round after the lively group of kindergartners.