Definition of Run around

1. Verb. Play boisterously. "The toddlers romped in the playroom"

Exact synonyms: Cavort, Disport, Frisk, Frolic, Gambol, Lark, Lark About, Rollick, Romp, Skylark, Sport
Generic synonyms: Play
Derivative terms: Frolic, Gambol, Lark, Romp, Romper, Sport

Definition of Run around

1. Verb. (idiomatic intransitive)To be very busy doing many different things. ¹

2. Verb. (rail transport of a locomotive) to move from one end of the consist to the other, so as to pull the train in the opposite direction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Run Around

run-up
run-ups
run a bath
run a mile
run a red light
run a risk
run about
run across
run afoul
run afoul of
run after
run aground
run along
run amok
run and gun
run around (current term)
run around after
run around like a chicken with its head cut off
run around with
run away
run away with
run back
run bases
run batted in
run book
run by
run chase
run chases
run circles around
run circles round

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