run with
Develop an idea
Run with means to take something and develop it further, usually an idea, suggestion, or opportunity: Let's run with this concept and see where it leads.
The phrase implies accepting something as a starting point and carrying it forward with momentum: She ran with his casual remark and turned it into a full proposal.
Also used for associating with a group: He runs with a rough crowd.
- consortRoyal spouse
- fraternizeAssociate on friendly terms
- adoptTake as one's own
- hobnobMingle in friendly conversation
- mingleInteract socially with others
associate · hang around · embrace · pursue · hang out · follow · accompany · execute · collaborate · join · mix · participate · race · chase · affair · team up · court · stride
run withleave behind
Depart without taking
abandon · stay behind · lag behind · desert · fall behind
run withavoid
Stay away from
shun · steer clear of · keep away from · break with · spurn