run for — to be a candidate in an election for a particular office or position
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be a candidate in an election for a particular office or position
Pronunciation (IPA): /rʌn fɔːr/
Korean meaning: 특정 직책이나 지위를 위해 선거에 출마하다
Korean pronunciation: **런** 포
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's cat announced it would run for mayor, promising free tuna for all pets.
- After watching too many political dramas, Jake decided to run for student council president.
- The experienced senator announced she would run for a third term.
run for
VERB//rʌn fɔːr//
to be a candidate in an election for a particular office or position
to be a candidate in an election for a particular office or position
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Run for office under the blazing sun until the campaign is done!
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Origin
고대 영어 'rinnan'(달리다)에서 유래된 'run'과 '~을 위해'라는 의미의 'for'가 결합되어, 원래는 물리적으로 달려가서 무언가를 얻는다는 의미에서 정치적 지위를 얻기 위해 노력한다는 의미로 발전
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“My neighbor's cat announced it would run for mayor, promising free tuna for all pets.”
“After watching too many political dramas, Jake decided to run for student council president.”
“The experienced senator announced she would run for a third term.”
“Many celebrities have expressed interest in running for political office.”
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