[n] the act of administering or being in charge of something; "he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time"
[n] the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"
[n] the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
[n] a football play in which a player runs with the ball; "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running"
[n] the state of being in operation; "the engine is running smoothly"