run-on

[ ruhn-on, -awn ]

adjective

1. of or designating something that is added or run on:

   a run-on entry in a dictionary.

2. Prosody. (of a line of verse) having a thought that carries over to the next line, especially without a syntactical break.

noun

1. run-on matter.
2. Automotive. after-run.

run on

verb

1. intr to continue without interruption
2. to write with linked-up characters
3. printing to compose text matter without indentation or paragraphing

noun

1. printing
   1. text matter composed without indenting
   2. ( as modifier )

      run-on text matter

2. 1. a word added at the end of a dictionary entry whose meaning can be easily inferred from the definition of the headword
   2. ( as modifier )

      a run-on entry

Word History and Origins

Origin of run-on¹

First recorded in 1900–05; adj., noun use of verb phrase run on

Example Sentences

"I still do but the support network that I've gained here has built my confidence to a point where I'm sort of running on the life motto of 'what's the worst that can happen?'"

From BBC

Singapore Airlines and its low-cost carrier Scoot have similarly cancelled some flights — though Singapore’s airport website shows that other flights to and from Bali have continued to run on Wednesday.

From BBC

“I just didn’t recall seeing any Democrats running on woke s**t.”

From Salon

Moore just kicked off her boots and, looking down at the transcription app running on my phone, starts telling me how she uses one to record her dreams.

From Los Angeles Times

The parliamentary election is run on a first-past-the-post basis with the winner being the candidate in each constituency with the largest share of votes, even if that is less than 50%.

From BBC

Related Words

• advance
• carry on
• carry over
• endure
• extend
• go on
• last
• linger
• maintain
• persist
• progress
• promote
• pursue
• reach
• remain
• stay
• survive
• sustain