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21in the short run — in the long/short run a long or short time in the future. It means spending a bit now, but in the long run it ll save us a lot of money. Although prices may rise in the short run, they should begin to fall again by the end of the year …
22in the short run — for a short period of time. Although gasoline prices may rise in the short run, they should begin to fall again by the end of the year. Opposite of: in the long run …
23in\ the\ short\ run — adv. phr. In the immediate future. We are leasing a car in the short run; later we might buy one. Contrast: in the long run …
24in the short run — adverb Lasting only a short time, shortsightedly In the short run yo yo dieting will work, but eventually it makes it nearly impossible to lose weight …
25in the short run (or term) — in the near future. → short …
26in the short run — ► in the short run (or term) in the near future. Main Entry: ↑short …
27in the short run — This refers to the immediate future …
28run — [run] vi. ran or Dial. run, run, running [altered (with vowel prob. infl. by pp.) < ME rinnen, rennen < ON & OE: ON rinna, to flow, run, renna, to cause to run (< Gmc * rannjan); OE rinnan, iornan: both < Gmc * renwo < IE base * er …
29short term — UK US noun [S] ► SHORT RUN(Cf. ↑short run) …
30short — ► ADJECTIVE 1) of a small length or duration. 2) relatively small in extent. 3) (of a person) small in height. 4) (short of/on) not having enough of. 5) in insufficient supply. 6) (of a person) terse; uncivil. 7) …