well-run

adjective

Managed or operated in an efficient manner; well-organized.

Meanings

adjectivewell-run (comparative better-run, superlative best-run)

comparative better-run · superlative best-run

  1. Managed or operated in an efficient manner; well-organized.

    The judges said: "A huge project has transformed a confusing station into a smooth-running interchange with remarkably little congestion and cutting-edge information systems. This well-run station has real 'wow factor' and excellent access to the new developments on all sides."

    2021 September 22, “National Rail Awards 2021: London Bridge - Network Rail”, in RAIL, number 940, page 47
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