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run out

run out

 
See:
run, out
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to use up something completely even though it is still needed or desired (often followed by "of").
We have run out of milk and juice.
definition 2: to disappear because of use; to become used up or spent.
When the cooking oil ran out, we used butter instead.Time is running out and we need to finish this by tonight.
similar words:
expire, go