run time noun 4run-time adjective 1forms 2 noun4 •The amount of time during which a program is executing. •The length of a film, television program or audio track in minutes, usually with end credits included •The stage during which a program is executing. •A software component designed to support the execution of computer programs.You need to install the .NET runtime before you can run this application. run-time adjective1 •Of, relating to, or happening during run time. formsrun times · run-times