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American Sign Language: "run" WARNING: There are many different meanings of the English word "run." The right ASL sign for "run" depends on your meaning. RUN:  Version 1 This version is a general sign for run that means to "move swiftly on foot so that both feet leave the ground during each stride" (dictionary.com). Both hands use "L" handshapes.  The right index finger is laying up against the left thumb. Both hands move forward as the index finger flex twice.  As the index fingers flex, the right index finger wraps around the left thumb.  If the thumbs bend a bit that is okay and simply a byproduct of flexing the index fingers. Animation: "RUN"   This next version also means "run" as in ""move swiftly on foot so that both feet leave the ground during each stride."  Both hands are in "L" shapes, palms down.  Hands touch at the tips of the thumbs. Hands move forward as the index fingers flex twice. RUN (Version 2) Animation:  "RUN" (version 2)   Notes: In English the word "run" can be used to refer to a wide variety of concepts which have nothing to do with using your legs and feet to move swiftly: a car engine running run for office a run in your stocking a runny nose "the runs" (diarrhea) etc. Each of these concepts would be signed differently and would not use either of the signs for "RUN" (shown above). Instead you would use ASL signs that have closer meanings to the actual concept.  For example "run for office" would be shown with the signs "volunteer"-APPLY COMPETE ______" and the specific office being sought (governor, mayor etc.) Conceptual accuracy - various ways to sign RUN.  It depends on on what you mean.  Definition: To move at a speed faster than a walk  Example: She RAN to the store  Version 1: https://youtu.be/jPGs28X_O54  Version 2: https://youtu.be/0msTKdOaGG0  Definition: To flee, escape  Example: She RAN away from home  ESCAPE: https://youtu.be/543xGhWIcE0  Definition: To move about in a hurried and hectic way.  Example: She spent the whole day RUNNING errands  WHAT-DO: https://youtu.be/Ps-rJ8KyKwE  Definition: To run for office (an election contest).  Examples: She RAN for mayor and won.  COMPETE: https://youtu.be/1lgIo5kdzKU  Definition: To go back and forth.  Example: She RAN back and forth to the bathroom.  COMMUTE: https://youtu.be/jxWEfoH288I  Definition: to continue in force, operation, or production.  Example: The contract has two more years to RUN.  CONTINUE: https://youtu.be/b8nlVMjXyx4  or  REMAINING: https://youtu.be/cef5ubfO9bk  Definition: to function or operate  Example: She RAN the business from her home.  PRODUCTION: https://youtu.be/KlbuyMb3Vkw  CONTROL: https://youtu.be/GYbHeF7kTac  Definition: to flow rapidly or under pressure  Example: She RAN the water in the bathtub.  LEAK: https://youtu.be/oMaXlxmkLqs  Definition: To pass from one state or condition to another  Example: She RAN into debt.  INCREASE: https://youtu.be/BVnja7mW_-Y You can learn American  Sign Language  (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ ASL resources by Lifeprint.com  ©  Dr. William Vicars Want to help support ASL University?  It's easy:  DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore." Want even more ASL resources?  Visit the "ASL Training Center!"  (Subscription Extension of ASLU)   CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow?  Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access)   VISIT >