run out

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌrʌn ˈaʊt/
US: /ˌrʌn ˈaʊt/

  1. To use all of something and have no more left.

    1. We have run out of milk. [ ] [ ]
    2. If the batteries run out, we won't be able to call for help so we need to conserve energy. [ ] [ ]

  2. When a period of time ends.

    1. Time is going to run out soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. They will run out of money before the project is even near completion because of poor planning. [ ] [ ]

  3. To force someone to leave a place or stop doing something.

    1. We will run out all the rats of this dirty basement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new sheriff vowed to run out the gang of outlaws terrorizing the town by the end of the year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

eject finish oust deplete expire
run out noun

  1. In cricket, the dismissal of a batter by putting the wicket down while the batter is not in their ground.

    1. He was given run out. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fielder's quick throw resulted in a run out, ending the batter's innings prematurely. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "run out" in English means: To use all of something and have no more left., When a period of time ends., To force someone to leave a place or stop doing something..

The phonetic transcription of "run out" is /ˌrʌn ˈaʊt/ in British English and /ˌrʌn ˈaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "run out": eject, finish, oust, deplete, expire.

Example usage of "run out": "We have run out of milk.". More examples on the page.