phrasal verb 'run out'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
run out
[rʌn aʊt]
to use all of something and have none left

Other meanings

  • to lose supply
  • to expire
  • to leave quickly

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "run out"

  • We ran out of milk this morning.
  • The battery ran out during the call.
  • He ran out of the room without saying a word.

Features of Using "run out"

Separability:Optionally separable Transitivity:Transitive Level:A2 Particle:out

Often used with resources, time, or patience. The subject can be a person or a resource itself. Common in daily situations and warnings.