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- See:
- run, out
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| definition 1: |
to use something to the point where there is nothing left even though it is still needed or desired (often fol. by "of").
I thought I had enough gas to get me there, but I ran out on the highway.We're running out of milk, so we need to go to the store.He ran out of paper and had to borrow some from his roommate.The kids ran out of money at the amusement park and couldn't go on any more rides. |
| definition 2: |
to disappear because of use; to become used up or spent.
When the olive oil ran out, we used butter instead.Time is running out and we need to finish this by tonight.- similar words:
- expire, go
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| definition 3: |
to stop being valid; expire.
They're going to move to another place when their lease runs out next month. |
| definition 4: |
to force (someone) out of an area; expel.
The gangsters ran him out of town.- synonyms:
- banish, exile, expel, oust
- similar words:
- blackball, drive, eject
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