run along
1 of 1verb/ˈrʌn əˈlɔŋ/
Forms:runs along,running along,ran along,run along
1
to be arranged in a straight line or to move in a specific direction without getting off track
- The cars run along the highway in a steady stream.
- The fence runs along the edge of the property line.
- The text runs along the margin of the page.
- Please run the cables along the wall to avoid tripping hazards.
- To prevent confusion, run the markings along the road for the marathon route.
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2
to leave someone's presence, often after being dismissed or given permission to do so
- The teacher told the students it was time to run along.
- The librarian told the young readers it was time to run along to the children's section.
- Well, it's been nice, but I better run along before I'm late for supper.
- It's been a pleasure, but I must run along to attend to some work.
- Run along, Sarah.This meeting is for the project team members only.