Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

run-a-lap

verb
/rʌn ə læp/
Definition
To complete one circuit of a track, typically by running.
Examples
  • After warming up, she decided to run a lap to get her heart rate up.
  • The coach asked the team to run a lap around the field before practice began.
  • He felt energized as he ran a lap under the bright sun.
Meaning
The act of running around a track or field in a circular path, often as part of a workout or athletic event.
Synonyms
  • jog a lap
  • circle the track
  • make a round