This meaning refers to a machine, program, engine, or system operating or functioning.
The machine runs quietly.
The software runs on several devices.
This meaning refers to organizing, managing, or being responsible for something.
She runs a small design company.
He runs the weekly training sessions.
As a plural noun, runs can refer to repeated journeys, continuous periods, production sequences, or points in certain sports.
The bus makes six runs each day.
The team scored three runs in the final inning.
