running program

noun
UK /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈproʊɡræm/

A running program is a set of instructions that a computer is doing right now.

The running program on my laptop is playing music.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A plan for exercising by jogging.

She follows a running program to get ready for the race.

3. A schedule of events that keeps going.

The school has a running program of fun activities all summer.

4. A set of tasks that a machine follows.

The washing machine's running program finished in an hour.