Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

red-run

verb

/rɛd rʌn/

Definition

A term used to describe a situation where one is running or moving quickly in a panic, often related to an urgent or alarming circumstance.

Examples

When the fire alarm went off, everyone began to red-run for the nearest exit.
Seeing the storm clouds rolling in, they decided to red-run to their cars before getting caught in the downpour.

Meaning

The phrase ‘red-run’ combines the urgency of the color red, symbolizing alarm or danger, with the action of running, indicating a hurried response to a specific event.