well-run
|well-run|
B2
/wɛl rʌn/
efficient management
Etymology
Etymology Information
'well-run' originates from the combination of 'well' and 'run', where 'well' meant 'in a good or satisfactory way' and 'run' meant 'to manage or operate'.
Historical Evolution
'well-run' evolved from the Middle English use of 'well' and 'run', maintaining its meaning of efficient management.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'managed in a good way', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
efficiently managed or organized.
The company is well-run, with clear goals and effective strategies.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 04:26