Run out
phrasal verb
To completely use up or consume all of a supply of something.
We've run out of milk, can you please buy some more?
Often appears as...
- run out of time
- run out of money
phrasal verb
When the time for something finishes or expires.
My passport is about to run out, I need to renew it.
Often appears as...
- run out of time
- license has run out
phrasal verb
To leave quickly or suddenly.
He grabbed his coat and ran out of the room.
Often appears as...
- run out of the door
- run out of the room
phrasal verb
To completely use up or consume all of a supply of something.
We've run out of milk, can you please buy some more?
Often appears as...
- run out of time
- run out of money
phrasal verb
When the time for something finishes or expires.
My passport is about to run out, I need to renew it.
Often appears as...
- run out of time
- license has run out
phrasal verb
To leave quickly or suddenly.
He grabbed his coat and ran out of the room.
Often appears as...
- run out of the door
- run out of the room
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Supply Shortage
Use 'run out' to indicate a lack of supplies that affects plans or activities.
We might cancel the picnic if we run out of food.
Pro Tip 2/2Surprise Element
'Run out' often implies an unexpected or sudden shortage.
I was so into the game, I didn't notice we'd run out of snacks.
Pro Tip 1/2Supply Shortage
Use 'run out' to indicate a lack of supplies that affects plans or activities.
We might cancel the picnic if we run out of food.
Pro Tip 2/2Surprise Element
'Run out' often implies an unexpected or sudden shortage.
I was so into the game, I didn't notice we'd run out of snacks.
Pro Tip 1/2Supply Shortage
Use 'run out' to indicate a lack of supplies that affects plans or activities.
We might cancel the picnic if we run out of food.
Pro Tip 2/2Surprise Element
'Run out' often implies an unexpected or sudden shortage.
I was so into the game, I didn't notice we'd run out of snacks.
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