Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

school-run

noun

/skuːl rʌn/

Definition

The period of time in the morning or afternoon when parents drive their children to or from school.

Examples

During the school-run, traffic can get quite congested in our neighborhood.
She prefers walking her children to school rather than dealing with the morning school-run.
The school-run is often a hectic time for many families.

Meaning

This term refers to the daily routine involving parents taking their children to school or picking them up afterward, often characterized by increased traffic and a rush to get to school on time.