Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to run an errand
Phrase
/tʊ rʌn æn ˈɛr.ənd/
Definition
To go out to perform a specific task or duty, typically involving delivering a message or collecting something.
Examples
- I need to run an errand to pick up some groceries.
- She left the meeting to run an errand for her boss.
- He often runs errands for his elderly neighbors.
Meaning
This phrase refers to completing a small chore or task that usually requires leaving one place to go to another.
Synonyms
- to do a chore
- to make a trip
- to perform a task
