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school run

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A period of increased traffic where parents or carers take or collect children to and from school by car; a journey for this purpose during this period.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Examples

  • The roads are crammed with parents on the school run.
  • Would you mind doing the school run for James this morning?

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