running software
nounUK /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈsɒftweə/
US /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈsɔːftwer/
Running software means a computer program is turned on and working right now.
The teacher said the running software on the tablet helps us learn new words.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Software that keeps a device or system working in the background.
The running software keeps the robot moving smoothly.
3. The act of starting and using a program on a computer.
Running software that is too big can make an old laptop slow.
4. A program currently loaded in memory and being processed by the computer.
You can see all the running software in the task manager.