Act or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily on foot); dash or errand, trip.
Krohn-Dehli took advantage of a lucky bounce of the ball after a battling run on the left flank by Simon Poulsen, dummied two defenders and shot low through goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg's legs after 24 minutes.
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A pleasure trip.
I need to make a run to the store.
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Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.
I just got back from my morning run.
Run means: Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
run means: Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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