run with
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To take an idea and go with it fully, making it your own and developing it
Literal meaning: To run alongside someone or something — the figurative sense extends this to carrying an idea forward
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To take an idea, plan, or opportunity and develop or pursue it enthusiastically
"The editor loved the pitch and told the journalist to run with it."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
informal
To associate with a particular group of people
"In his youth he ran with a crowd that was always getting into trouble."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common in business and creative contexts. Implies initiative and enthusiasm. Often used by managers giving team members autonomy: 'I'll let you run with this project.'
Commonly used with
idea concept project story plan suggestion
Forms
Base
run with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
runs with
he/she/it
Past simple
ran with
yesterday
Past participle
run with
have + pp
-ing form
running with
continuous
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