run on
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run on verb
- To continue without interruption“We can't afford for the performance to run on for more than the specified time.”
- Using a certain time zone.
- To continue talking for a long time.“She ran on and wouldn't let anyone get a word in edgeways.”
- To operate with a particular energy source.“This car runs on bio-alcohol.”
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