Crossword Genius

Operate in succession (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

run

I believe this is a double definition.

'operate' is the first definition.
(I know that operate can be written as run)

'succession' is the second definition.
(I know that run is a type of succession)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for run that I've seen before include "Proceed quickly" , "work" , "Race; manage" , "Go swiftly - ladder" , "Ladder - manage - sprint - flow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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