CEFR A2

run out

verb

Meaning

To use up a supply of something, so that none is left.

Examples

If you don't buy more bread, we'll run out.
The company ran out of funds and had to close.

Synonyms: deplete, exhaust, use up, finish

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run out (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌrʌn ˈaʊt/

Definition

To use up a supply of something, so that none is left.

Examples

If you don't buy more bread, we'll run out.
The company ran out of funds and had to close.
We're running out of time to finish the project.

How to Use run out

run out of (prepositional phrase): To use all of a supply of something. — "We've run out of milk, so I'll go to the store."
run out (phrasal verb): To expire or become invalid. — "My passport runs out in six months."

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