run around with

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Meaning · English

to spend time with someone, often in a romantic or social context

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dành thời gian với ai đó, thường trong mối quan hệ lãng mạn hoặc xã hội

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Literally: move quickly around with
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She's been running around with her new boyfriend all summer.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “run around with” mean?

to spend time with someone, often in a romantic or social context Literally: move quickly around with

Is “run around with” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.