1. to run
- Ol pikinini i ran i go long skul.
The children are running to school. - Masin i no ran.
The machine is not working.
2. to flow
- Wara i ran strong.
The river is flowing fast.
3. to roam
- No ken ran nabaut long taun.
Do not roam around the town.
4. speed
- Ran bilong em i moa.
He is a fast runner.
5. to stand for elected office
- Em bai ran long Palamen.
He will stand for Parliament.