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Term: run of the house

Description:

Run of the house refers to the type of accommodation or arrangement in which guests are assigned any available room or suite upon check-in, as determined by the hotel. This term is commonly used in the hospitality industry.

Sense 1 - Noun:

1.1 - In a hotel setting, run of the house is an option where guests do not have a specific room or suite reserved but are allowed to stay in any available accommodation upon arrival.

Example sentence: During the holiday season, due to high occupancy, we were given the run of the house at the hotel.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

2.1 - As an adjective, run of the house can describe a local, often hidden or secret, place that is popular among the residents.

Example sentence: The small café on the corner is a run of the house spot loved by locals for its delicious pastries.

Sense 3 - Adverb:

3.1 - When used as an adverb, run of the house means that something is done or happening throughout the entire building or area.

Example sentence: The Wi-Fi signal is strong and accessible run of the house in the hotel.

Sense 4 - Verb (Infinitive form: to run of the house):

4.1 - As a verb, to run of the house means to manage or oversee the day-to-day operations of a household or residence.

Example sentence: Jane hired a housekeeper to run of the house while she was on vacation.