run round

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run round(
ruhn
 
raund
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1. (to move around)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. corretear por
There seemed to be dozens of cats and dogs running round the house.Parecía que correteaban decenas de gatos y perros por la casa.
b. correr de un lado para otro por
The teacher was running round the hotel trying to corral the students.El profesor corría de un lado para otro por el hotel, tratando de acorralar a los alumnos.
2. (to circulate around)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. recorrer
A murmur of alarm ran round the whole theatre when the magician began sawing into the box.Un murmullo de alarma recorrió todo el teatro cuando el mago se puso a serrar la caja.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
3. (to move around busily)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. correr de un lado para otro
I'm tired of running round all the time; I just want a normal job.Ya estoy harta de correr de un lado para otro todo el tiempo; solo quiero un trabajo normal.
4. (to spend time; used with "with")
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. salir con
You'll only get into trouble running round with those hoodlums.Solo te meterás en problemas saliendo con los vándalos esos.
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