adjective
running
Continuing as events or additions occur.
She keeps a running total of our expenses during the trip.
Etymology
Running extends the idea of continuing motion to an account or sequence. It develops as new events or additions occur.
More examples
- The announcer provides a running commentary on the game.
- We keep a running list of supplies we need.
- The neighbors have a running debate about parking.
Forms
running
Similar words
- ongoing
- Emphasizes continuation over time, not updates as additions occur.
- continuous
- Emphasizes lack of interruption rather than repeated updates.
- cumulative
- Emphasizes amounts building up rather than events continuing.