to run an errand

[Saneta]

http://www.english-test.net/toeic/listening/didnt_you_use_to_work_in_sales.html

Do you have time to run an errand for me?

please explain: to run an errand?

thanks

[Beeesneees]

An errand is a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often on someone else's behalf.
'run' is the action often used to describe undertaking an errand.

typical errands might be:
to go shopping
to post a letter
to deliver a package.
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