on the run

English

Adjective

on the run (comparative more on the run, superlative most on the run)

1. (idiomatic) Fleeing.

   The suspect in the robbery is still on the run.

2. (idiomatic) At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.

   The corruption charges against her aides have her on the run.

3. (idiomatic) Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.

   She's a busy executive and always on the run.

Synonyms

• (fleeing): on the lam
• (at a disadvantage): in retreat
• (constantly moving): on the go, on the move

Translations

fleeing

• French: en cavale (fr)

constantly traveling

• French: en vadrouille (fr) f

Adverb

on the run (comparative more on the run, superlative most on the run)

1. In a very hurried manner, usually while doing another activity.

   I only had half an hour for lunch, and I had to go to the bank as well as collect the car from the garage. This meant I had to eat on the run today.

Anagrams

• unthrone