Definitions

run out

[ruhn-out] / ˈrʌnˌaʊt /

VERB

fail, be exhausted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart exhaust expire finish go lose tire waste weaken

WEAK

be cleaned out be out of cease close come to a close dissipate dry up end give out have no more have none left peter out stop terminate waste away wear out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence invigorate keep maintain refresh save start stay

WEAK

get have succeed supply

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The hint of farce continued when both Carey and Cameron Green almost ended up at the same end, only for both to survive the run-out chance.

From BBC

AJ was going to have a run-out fight in November in Saudi - an eight-rounder against a guy who was ranked about 100th in the heavyweight division.

From BBC

Now we're doing that same run-out but for 50 times more money.

From BBC

Stunning one-stump run-out of Stokes altered the momentum of the first day.

From BBC

"We're going to have a run-out here, nick a career-high payday, and then go back into camp for serious stuff next year."

From BBC

run out

Example Sentences

Related Words