1run·ning 
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/ noun
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/ noun [noncount] 1 : the activity or sport of running
▪ He took up running for exercise. ▪ long-distance running ▪ They go running every evening. 2 : the activity of managing or operating something — usually + of ▪ She's in charge of the day-to-day running of the entire operation. ▪ the smooth running of the events 3 : the activity of bringing drugs, guns, etc., to a place illegally and secretly
▪ drug running
▪ He took up running for exercise. ▪ long-distance running ▪ They go running every evening.
▪ drug running
in the running 1 : competing in a contest
▪ The enthusiasm of his supporters made him decide to stay in the running for mayor. 2 : having a chance to win a contest
▪ She is still in the running for the prize.
▪ The enthusiasm of his supporters made him decide to stay in the running for mayor.
▪ She is still in the running for the prize.
out of the running 1 : not competing in a contest
▪ He declared himself officially out of the running for mayor. 2 : having no chance to win a contest
▪ She is now out of the running for the prize.
▪ He declared himself officially out of the running for mayor.
▪ She is now out of the running for the prize.
