Run with
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To spend time with a certain group of people
Example sentence
He got in trouble because he ran with the wrong crowd.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: run with + group (noun)
run with the wrong crowd
run with a rough crowd
run with a gang
run with the pack
run with the big dogs
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
He runs with a rough crowd. ✅ (Correct)
He runs a rough crowd with. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To accept an idea or plan and start developing or using it
Example sentence
I like your idea, so lets run with it.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: run with + idea/plan (noun)
run with it
run with an idea
run with a plan
run with the story
let's run with that
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
Let's run with your idea. ✅ (Correct)
Let's run your idea with. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)